Sam Gibbons
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Sam Melville Gibbons (January 20, 1920 – October 10, 2012) was an American politician from the state of Florida, who served in the Florida State House of Representatives, Florida State Senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented the city of Tampa in Congress for over 30 years.
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Quick Facts Member of theU.S. House of Representatives from Florida, Preceded by ...
Sam Gibbons | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1997 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Jim Davis |
Constituency | 10th district (1963–67) 6th district (1967–73) 7th district (1973–93) 11th district (1993–97) |
Member of the Florida State Senate | |
In office 1959–1962 | |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office 1953–1958 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sam Melville Gibbons (1920-01-20)January 20, 1920 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
Died | October 10, 2012(2012-10-10) (aged 92) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Martha Hanley Betty King Culbreath |
Education | University of Florida School of Law |
Profession | Attorney |
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