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Richard Downing Pope, Sr. (April 19, 1900 – January 28, 1988), better known as Dick Pope, was the founder of Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Florida. He was also known as "Mr. Florida"〔http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1988-01-29/news/0010300175_1_dick-pope-florida-cypress-gardens〕 and "Mr. Water Skiing."〔http://www.waterskihalloffame.com/Halloffame/richard_pope_sr_1982_hof.html〕 He played a key role in the development of tourism in the state of Florida, and the growth of theme parks as tourist destinations. He was a highly accomplished athlete, and helped to popularize the sport of water skiing. ==Personal life== Dick Pope, Sr. was born in Des Moines, Iowa, according to legend during the middle of a tornado, from where he was said to have derived his whirlwind personality and energy for life.〔http://data.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/famous-iowans/dick-pope-sr〕 At the age of 7, in 1908, his family moved to Lake Wales, Florida.〔http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1988-01-29/news/0010300175_1_dick-pope-florida-cypress-gardens〕 For a while, he lived and worked in New York City. In 1926, while in North Carolina, he met his future wife, Julie Pope. Together they spent most of their lives in and around Winter Haven, Florida. They were active members of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Winter Haven.〔The Lakeland Ledger, January 29, 1988. Vol. 82 No.99 Pg2A〕 They had two children, Dick Pope, Jr. and Adrienne Pope Watkins.〔http://www.nytimes.com/1988/01/30/obituaries/richard-downing-pope-87-dies-promoter-of-florida-and-tourism.html〕 During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps.〔The Lakeland Ledger, January 29, 1988. Vol. 82 No.99 Pg11A〕 Dick Pope, Sr. was known for his lively personality and his flamboyant clothing, including a turquoise suit, trimmed in pink, worn with bright white shoes.〔http://data.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/famous-iowans/dick-pope-sr〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Dick Pope, Sr.」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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