Representative  Gayle B. Harrell

District 83
Republican

• View Original Rep. Gayle B. Harrell, R-Stuart, questions a presenter during the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee meeting, January 16, 2013.
• View Original Rep. Gayle B. Harrell, R-Stuart, offers debate during consideration of a measure on the House floor, March 5, 2012.
• View Original Chair Gayle B. Harrell, R-Stuart, questions a presenter, during the Criminal Justice Subcommittee meeting, October 18, 2011.
• View Original From the left, Rep. Gayle B. Harrell, R-Stuart, Alan B. Williams, D-Tallahassee, Rep. Matt Hudson, R-Naples, and Michael "Mike" Weinstein, R-Jacksonville, celebrate as session comes to a close, May 7, 2011.
• View Original Rep. Gayle B. Harrell, R-Stuart, debates the budget on the House floor, April 7, 2011.
• View Original Rep. Gayle B. Harrell, R-Stuart, offers debate during consideration of the House Medicaid Reform proposal, March 31, 2011.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Stuart

Occupation:  Health Information Technology Consultant

Spouse:  James E. "Jim" Harrell, M.D. of Jacksonville, Florida

Child(ren):  Stephanie, Jennifer, James, Jr., Melinda

Grandchild(ren):  James, Jupiter, Justice, Nicole, Anna, Aaron, Tyler, Nicholas

Education:  University of Florida, B.A., Spanish, 1961-1964; University of Florida, M.A. in Latin American Studies/History, 1971

Religious Affiliation:  Presbyterian

Legislative Service

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently

Florida House of Representatives, 2000-2008

Affiliations

Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie

Hibiscus Children's Center, past President, board member

Martin County Education Foundation, board member

Treasure Coast Hospice, board member

Barn Theatre, past President

Helping People Succeed (HPS), past President

Highlights

Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise Award

Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Ranking

Florida Children's Forum, Legislative Award

Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year

Florida Police Benevolent Association, Distinguished Legislator Award

Keep Florida Beautiful, Legislative Achievement Award

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Legislative Leadership Award

Phi Beta Kappa

University of Florida, Edith Bristol Tigert Award, Outstanding Female Graduate