Source
State Archives of Florida, Collection M75-85
Description
Certificate confirming R.A. Gray's special appointment by Governor Doyle E. Carlton as Florida Secretary of State, 1930
General Note
R. A. Gray's (1882-1975) affiliation with the state government of Florida began in 1903 when he served as a clerk for the 1903 legislative session. In 1910, he represented Gadsden County in the legislature. Except for his sojourn in Washington as Senator Park Trammell's personal secretary and his army service in World War I, Gray lived and worked in Tallahassee for the rest of his life. He worked alternately for the State Treasury, the Comptroller's Office, and the Motor Vehicles Division. When Senator William Igou resigned as Secretary of State, Gray was appointed on August 12, 1930, to serve out his term. He then ran for the job himself and won, eventually serving his state in this capacity for 31 years. He resigned in 1961, but remained active in church and social groups. R.A. Gray died in 1975.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA
IN GOD WE TRUST
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA
Whereas, R.A. GRAY hath been duly appointed by the Governor According to the Constitution and Laws of said State to be
SECRETARY OF STATE
IN AND FOR THE
STATE OF FLORIDA
to hold his office from the date of this commission until the qualification of his successor, who may be chosen at the ensuing general election
Now, Therefore, Reposing especial trust and confidence in the loyalty, patriotism, fidelity and prudence of the said R.A. GRAY I,
Doyle E. Carlton
Governor of the State of Florida under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws of said State,
Do Hereby Commission the said R.A. GRAY to be such SECRETARY OF STATE according to the Constitution and Laws of said State, for the term aforesaid and
In the Name of the People of the State of Florida, and to have, hold and exercise the said office, and all the powers appertaining thereto, and to fulfill the duties thereof and to receive the privileges and emoluments thereof in accordance with the requirements of law.
In Testimony Whereof, I do hereunto set my hand and cause to be affixed the Great Seal of the State at TALLAHASSEE, THE CAPITAL, this 12th day of April A.D. 1930, and of the Independence of the United States
the one hundred and fifty fourth year.
[Embossed seal with text: GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA . IN GOD WE TRUST]
BY THE GOVERNOR, ATTEST:
R.A. Gray
SECRETARY OF STATE
Doyle E. Carlton
GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA
Chicago Manual of Style
Florida. Governor (1929-1933 : Carlton). Certificate Confirming R.A. Gray's Special Appointment by Governor Doyle E. Carlton as Florida Secretary of State, 1930. 1930-04-12. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/327681>, accessed 16 November 2024.
MLA
Florida. Governor (1929-1933 : Carlton). Certificate Confirming R.A. Gray's Special Appointment by Governor Doyle E. Carlton as Florida Secretary of State, 1930. 1930-04-12. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/327681>
AP Style Photo Citation
(State Archives of Florida/Florida. Governor (1929-1933 : Carlton))
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