Murray Ryan (American politician)
Murray Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 38th district | |
| In office 1969–1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1922 Santa Clara, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | January 7, 2017 (aged 94) Silver City, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marian (died 2001) |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy at West Point, graduated 1945 |
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]
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
- ^ "Representative Murray Ryan - (R)". www.nmlegis.gov. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
- ^ "Two to Graduate From West Point", Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, New Mexico, volume 265, number 57, May 27, 1945, page 12. (subscription required)
- ^ "William (Murray) Ryan, 94, of Silver City, NM". The Grant County Beat. January 8, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
- ^ Fisher, Benjamin (January 9, 2017). "County loses longtime Rep. Murray Ryan". Silver City Daily Press. Retrieved January 10, 2017.