Cecil Farris Bryant
Cecil Farris Bryant
34th Governor of Florida (1961-1965)
Personal Background:
- Born July 26, 1914- Marion County, FL
- Died March 1, 2002- Jacksonville, FL
- First Lady Julia Burnett, married 1940, three children
Education:
- Graduated from Ocala High School, Ocala, FL
- Graduated from University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- Graduated from Harvard University's Law School, Cambridge, MA
Service to Florida:
Elected Florida House of Representatives- 1946 ; Served as speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, 1953. Elected governor 1960.
Most Notable Contributions as Governor:
Governor Bryant oversaw the creation of a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to sell bonds for the construction of institutions of higher learning. In addition, Bryant championed the expansion of multi-lane highways throughout Florida, such as the Sunshine State Parkways from Fort Pierce to Wildwood, FL and Alligator Alley from Fort Lauderdale to Naples, FL to create modern infrastructure, thereby accelerating economic and population growth across the state.
For Additional Information:
- The Papers of Governor C. Farris Bryant, The University of Florida Digital Online Collection
- Governor Bryant's Address to Senate Commerce Committee in Washington, Florida Department of State Video
- First Families in Residence: Life at the Florida Governor's Mansion by Ellen Uguccioni
- 700 North Adams Street, by First Lady Rhea Chiles and the Florida Governor's Mansion Foundation, Inc.