William A. Ryan
William A. Ryan | |
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| 60th Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 1969 – December 31, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Waldron |
| Succeeded by | Bobby Crim |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1973 – December 31, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Carey |
| Succeeded by | Joe Young, Sr. |
| Constituency | Wayne County 3rd district (1958-1964) 3rd district (1965-1972) 14th district (1973-1982) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Aloysius Ryan May 2, 1919 Morgantown, West Virginia |
| Died | October 9, 2001 (aged 82) Holt, Michigan |
| Resting place | St. Joseph Cemetery, Lansing, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Virginia |
| Residence | Detroit, Michigan |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
William Aloysius Ryan (May 2, 1919 - October 9, 2001) was a Democratic politician from Michigan who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, and was Speaker of the House from 1969 through 1974. Ryan was also the president and financial secretary for UAW Local 104.[1] Ryan also served as Clerk of the House in 1983 and 1984.[2][3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Ryan
- ^ House Resolution No. 221 (91st Legislature). October 11, 2001
- ^ Gongwer News Service: Ryan Remembered As Services Set for Saturday (Wednesday, October 10, 2001). (Subscription Required)
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