Legislator Profile

Former Florida Representative Bill Galvano (R)
The information below was accurate during the legislator's active term.
Bill Galvano
CONTACT INFORMATION
District Address:
Suite 715
1023 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205-7829
(941) 708-4968

Capitol Address:
418 The Capitol
402 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
(850) 488-4086
Email:
bill.galvano@myfloridahouse.gov
political profile
  • House District:68
  • First Elected:2002
  • Terms Out:2010
  • Party:Republican
  • Delegations:Hillsborough,Manatee
  • District Information:view district 68 map
  • Legislative Service:Elected to the House in 2002, reelected subsequently
PERSONAL INFO
  • Born:April 16, 1966 Liberty, NY
  • Moved to Florida:1969
  • Religious Affiliation:Catholic
  • Education:Manatee Community College, A.A. 1986
    University of Florida, B.A., Political Science, 1989
    (Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society, Phi Alpha Delta)
    University of Miami, J.D., 1992
    (Opinions editor, Res Ipsa Loquitor periodical)
  • Occupation:Attorney
  • Spouse:Julie Forrester
  • Children:Michael, William, Jacqueline Anne
  • Affiliations:Bay Area Legislative Delegation, Chair 2006-2007
    Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation 2002-present
    Manatee County Public Schools Foundation, Honorary Advisory Council 1995-present
    Mote Marine Laboratory, Trustee 2000-present
    Manatee County Sheriff's Advisory Council 1999-present
    Mote Scientific Foundation, Trustee 1998-present
    Economic Village Oversight Committee, Chairman 2000-2005
    Manatee County Schools Foundation, Events Committee Chairman 1997-2005
    Phil Galvano Golf Classic, Chairman 1997-2005
    Select Committee for Private Property Rights 2005
    Manatee County Legislative Delegation, Chairman 2003-2004
    House for Public/Private Partnerships in Education, Speaker's Liaison 2003
  • Highlights:Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislator of the Year 2009
    The Florida ARC, Legislator of the Year 2009
    Manatee County Bar, William C. Grimes Award for Lifetime Achievement in Community Service 2009
    Florida Catholic Conference, Defender of Dignity 2008
    Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year 2008
    Florida Pharmacy Association, Legislator of the Year 2008
    Florida Society of Ophthalmology, Legislator of the Year Award 2008
    Healthy Families Leadership Award, Health Care Council of the Florida House 2008
    Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida, Distinguished Alumni Award 2008
    Legislator of the Year for Support of Water Restoration Action Plan 2008
    Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Outstanding Leadership in the Creation of the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority 2008
    Outstanding Service & Dedication to UF in Leading the Gator Legislative Caucus 2008
    Florida Children's Services Council, Stepping Up for Children Legislative Award 2007
    Florida Legal Services, Assuring Equal Access to Justice Award 2007
    Manatee County Farm Bureau, Friend of Agriculture Award 2007
    Palmetto Youth Center, Citizenship in Government Award for Outstanding Contribution to Interracial Harmony and Multicultural Understanding 2007
    Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority, Distinguished Service Award 2007
    Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
    Florida Association of School Social Workers, Legislator of the Year 2006
    Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll 2006
    Florida Statewide Advocacy Council, Legislator of the Year 2006
    Tampa Bay Partnership, Chair's Cup for Excellence in Regionalism 2006
    Association for Retarded Citizens, Herb Morgan Legislator of the Year 2005
    Florida Coalition for Children, Legislative Appreciation Award 2005
    National Wild Turkey Federation Manasara Osceolas Chapter, Legislative Award 2005
    Professional Wreckers, Legislator of the Year 2005
    University of Miami, Distinguished Alumnus 2005
    American Heart Association, Legislative Award 2004
    Florida Housing Coalition, Supporting Housing Needs of Low Income Families Award 2003-2004
    Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, Appreciation Award 2004
    H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Award for Legislative Leadership 2004
    The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Distinguished Service Award 2004
    PACE Center for Girls of Manatee County, Legislative Leadership Award 2003
    Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida, Freshman of the Year 2003
    Renewable Energy Education Project, Legislative Award 2003
    Republican Executive Committee of Manatee County, Legislator of the Year 2003
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