Mary R. Grizzle

Mary R. Grizzle
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 20th district
In office
1978–1992
Preceded byHenry Sayler
Succeeded byCharlie Crist
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 47th district
In office
1967–1972
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byBill Nelson
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the Pinellas County district
In office
1962–1967
Preceded byMulti-member district
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Personal details
Born(1921-08-19)August 19, 1921
Ironton, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 9, 2006(2006-11-09) (aged 85)
Redington Beach, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBen Grizzle
Children6

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.

  1. ^ Basse, Craig (November 9, 2006). "Pioneering politician Mary Grizzle dies". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved October 25, 2012.