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| Name | Homer L. Pearson |
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Wheat Ridge, Colorado , United States |
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December 31, 1900
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| Died | June 09, 1985
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| Contributor | BrentinCO |
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| Info | Homer Pearson, the son of Swedish immigrants, was born in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, on December 31, 1900. After graduating from Wheat Ridge High School, he attended the State College of Agriculture at Fort Collins. Pearson worked as a truck gardener and as a construction worker before he was employed as a nurseryman with Wilmore Nurseries in 1924. Beginning in 1929, he operated his own greenhouse, specializing in the growing of carnations.
Pearson was a leader in the development of Colorado’s carnation industry and an active member and officer in many floral societies. Pearson was president of the American Carnation Society and the first florist from Colorado to become director of the Society of American Florists. He also served as a judge for many national flower shows.
In 1936, Pearson was elected to the first of five consecutive terms in the Colorado House of Representatives. He was the first legislator to serve three terms as Speaker of the House, from 1941 to 1946. While serving in the statehouse, Pearson sponsored legislation concerning the first rural fire protection districts, the first planning and zoning act, and the Water and Sanitation Act of 1939.
Following his ten years of service in the legislature, Pearson was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1946. After completing his term of office as Lieutenant Governor, he retired from state political office. He died on June 9, 1985.
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