Bill Birchfield attended the University of Florida, majoring in agriculture, and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi, and Florida Blue Key.
15 Facts About Bill Birchfield
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Bill Birchfield was named to the UF Hall of Fame in 1957, earned his bachelor's degree in 1958, then enlisted in the United States Navy.
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Bill Birchfield was admitted to the Florida Bar on June 12,1964.
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Bill Birchfield was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus by the University of Florida in 1989.
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Bill Birchfield maintained membership in Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and served on their board of directors.
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Bill Birchfield belonged to the American Board of Trial Advocates.
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JJ Daniel was named chairman, and he convinced Bill Birchfield to join the group.
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Bill Birchfield successfully campaigned for the Florida House of Representatives as a Democrat representing the 21st district.
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Bill Birchfield was reelected to a second two-year term and served from 1971 to 1974.
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Bill Birchfield was a part of the group that pushed to construct the Dames Point Bridge despite detractors who said the bridge wasn't necessary.
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Bill Birchfield remained on the board for eight years, including time as chairman.
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Bill Birchfield continued to promote construction of Butler Boulevard, the Dames Point Bridge, and the downtown Skyway.
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Bill Birchfield remained active as a lawyer until shortly before his death.
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Bill Birchfield shared his time and knowledge with numerous civic groups, including the presidency of the Meninak Club, the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Association, the River Club of Jacksonville, Leadership Jacksonville, the Child Guidance Center of Jacksonville, Public television station WJCT, Jacksonville Legal Aid and the Jacksonville Community Council.
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Bill Birchfield married the former Anne Layton in 1960 and the couple had four children: Margaret, Mary Anne, Frank and William III.