Background
Gibbons, Sam Melville was born on January 20, 1920 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Gunby and Jessie Kirk (Cralle) Gibbons.
congressman business executive
Gibbons, Sam Melville was born on January 20, 1920 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Gunby and Jessie Kirk (Cralle) Gibbons.
Juris Doctor, University Florida, 1947.
Member Florida House of Representatives, 1952-1958, Florida Senate, 1958-1962, United States Congresses from 7th Florida district, 1962—1997. Ranking minority member ways and means committee. Chairman ways and means committee, 1994-1995.
Member joint taxation committee. Chairman Gibbons & Company, Washington, since 1996.
Founder, 1st president United States Florida Foundation, 1958. Served to major Army of the United States, 1941-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Tampa Bar Association (director), Hillsborough Bar Association (director), Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce (director).
Married Martha Hanley, September 14, 1946. Children: Clifford, Mark, Timothy.