Mary R. Grizzle | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office 1978–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Sayler |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Crist |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office 1967–1972 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Bill Nelson |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the Pinellas County district | |
| In office 1962–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1921 Ironton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | November 9, 2006 (aged 85) Redington Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ben Grizzle |
| Children | 6 |
Mary R. Grizzle (née Pearson; August 19, 1921 – November 9, 2006), was a legislator and advocate of the Equal Rights Amendment, who served in both houses of the Florida state legislature.[1] She was the first female Republican to serve in the Florida legislature.
- ^ Basse, Craig (November 9, 2006). "Pioneering politician Mary Grizzle dies". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved October 25, 2012.