Redmond Bunn 'R.B.' Gautier Jr. was an American lawyer and politician who served as a Florida state representative and senator.
Redmond Bunn Gautier Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida Senate representing Florida's 13th District | |
| In office 1949–1956 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1947–1948 | |
| Preceded by | George Shaffer Okell, Sr |
| In office 1943–1943 | |
| Preceded by | George E Holt |
| Succeeded by | William C Lantaff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Miami, Florida |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
Gautier Jr was born to City of Miami judge and later mayor, R.B. Gautier and Ida F Miller Gautier.[1] The Gautiers were South Florida pioneers, moving to Miami shortly after its incorporation.
Gautier attended Miami High School, Riverside Military Academy and Washington and Lee University.[2] He was elected to serve in the Florida House of Representatives from 1943 to 1945. He gave up his seat to take a commission as a Navy officer in WWII but regained his seat after the war. [3]
Gautier was a 1956 delegate to the 1956 Democratic National Convention[4] Gautier was a trustee for the University of Miami.[5]
References
edit- Notes
- ^ Ward, Robert (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County" (PDF). Retrieved 17 Feb 2020.
- ^ "Gautier gets commission in Navy". Miami Herald. May 30, 1943. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ Morris, Allen (May 30, 1943). "Gautier Gets Commission". Miami Herald. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "FL Democratic Party". Political Graveyard.
- ^ "University of Miami 1968". E Yearbook. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- Sources
External links
edit- HistoryMiami official website of HistoryMiami (formerly the Historical Museum of Southern Florida)
- People of Lawmaking
- Florida Lives: The Sunshine State Who's Who