William A. Ryan | |
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60th Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives 3rd District (January 1, 1965-December 31, 1972) Wayne 3rd District (1958-December 31, 1964) | |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives 3rd District (January 1, 1965-December 31, 1972) Wayne 3rd District (1958-December 31, 1964) | |
In office January 8, 1969 – December 31, 1974 | |
Preceded by | Robert E. Waldron |
Succeeded by | Bobby Crim |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 14th district 3rd District (January 1, 1965-December 31, 1972) Wayne 3rd District (1958-December 31, 1964) | |
In office January 1, 1973 – December 31, 1982 | |
Preceded by | Ed Carey |
Succeeded by | Joe Young, Sr. |
Personal details | |
Born | William Aloysius Ryan May 2, 1919 Morgantown, West Virginia |
Died | October 9, 2001 Holt, Michigan | (aged 82)
Resting place | St. Joseph Cemetery, Lansing, Michigan |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Virginia |
Residence | Detroit, Michigan |
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William A. 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]