Lucinda Florio | |
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| First Lady of New Jersey | |
| In role January 16, 1990 – January 18, 1994 | |
| Governor | Jim Florio |
| Preceded by | Deborah Kean |
| Succeeded by | John Whitman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lucinda Coleman 1947 Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 75) New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Alma mater | Glassboro State College (1975) |
Lucinda Coleman Florio (1947 – November 16, 2022) was an American teacher and advocate for education and literacy, who, as the wife of then-New Jersey governor Jim Florio, served as the first lady of New Jersey from 1990 to 1994.[1]
During her tenure, Florio established the state Office of the First Lady and completed major renovations on the new governor's residence, Drumthwacket.[1][2][3]
- ^ a b Johnson, Brent (November 16, 2022). "Lucinda Florio, former N.J. first lady and wife of Gov. Jim Florio, dies just weeks after husband's passing". NJ.com. MSN. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (November 16, 2022). "Lucinda Florio, former First Lady of New Jersey, dies at 75". New Jersey Globe. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Cantor, Carla (September 16, 1990). "Lucinda Florio Steps Gently Into a Spotlight of Her Own". New York Times. Archived from the original on November 19, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2023.