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Murray Ryan

Murray Ryan

American politician (1922–2017)

William "Murray" Ryan (July 22, 1922 – January 7, 2017) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1969 to 1999.[1]

Quick Facts Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 38th district, Personal details ...

Early life and education

He attended Western High School. He attended New Mexico State Teachers College and then graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1945.[2] Ryan then served in the United States Army where he was stationed in German until 1948 and Fort Lewis, Washington until 1949.

Career

He was a businessman and worked in his family's liquor. Ryan also served on the local school board.[3][4]

Later life

Ryan is buried at Memory Lane Cemetery, Silver City, New Mexico next to his wife Marian.

References

  1. [1]
    "Representative Murray Ryan - (R)". www.nmlegis.gov. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved 2017-01-10.
  2. [2]
    "Two to Graduate From West Point", Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, New Mexico, volume 265, number 57, May 27, 1945, page 12. (subscription required)
  3. [3]
    "William (Murray) Ryan, 94, of Silver City, NM". The Grant County Beat. January 8, 2017. Retrieved 2017-01-10.
  4. [4]
    Fisher, Benjamin (January 9, 2017). "County loses longtime Rep. Murray Ryan". Silver City Daily Press. Retrieved 2017-01-10.


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