Quentin Bryce Order of St John of Jerusalem in 2003. In 2011, Elizabeth II invested Bryce as a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order at Government House. Bryce was appointed Governor of Queensland in 2003. Although concerns were raised by some over her time in the office, her five-year term was going to be extended until 2009. However, on 13 April 2008, it was announced by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd that Bryce was to become the next Governor-General of Australia. The decision was generally well-received and on 5 September 2008 Bryce was sworn in, succeeding Major General Michael Jeffery and becoming the
Randy Bryce attended college at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, but did not receive a degree and served in the Army after graduation from high school, obtaining the rank of sergeant. According to Politifact, Bryce is currently on his 4th run for office in 6 years. Bryce ran for state assembly in 2012, losing in the Democratic primary 30% to 70%. Bryce and nine others ran for Racine School Board in 2013, but failed to get in the top six and move on to the general election. In 2014, Bryce ran for State Senate, he was defeated 61 percent to 39 percent,