William R. Bryant Jr.
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William R. Bryant Jr. | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1971 – December 31, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Waldron |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Richner |
| Constituency | 1st district (1971–1972) 13th district (1973–1992) 1st district (1993–1996) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Robert Bryant Jr. May 4, 1938 Detroit |
| Died | May 20, 2020 (aged 82) Kiawah Island, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lois |
| Alma mater | Princeton University (A.B.) University of Michigan (L.L.B.) |
William R. Bryant Jr. (May 4, 1938 – May 20, 2020) was a Republican former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and of the Wayne County Commission.[1][2]
Biography
[edit]During his time in the House, Bryant was Republican floor leader from 1975 through 1978, then minority leader through 1982. He retired one term before Michigan's then-new term limits would have forced him from office.[3][4]
Bryant died May 20, 2020, aged 82, from Parkinson's disease. He was able to be right next to his family, including his wife, Lois.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ 1995–1996 Michigan Manual: William R. Bryant, Jr.
- ^ The Political Graveyard: Bryant, William Robert, Jr.
- ^ Michigan Legislative Biography Database: William R. Bryant Jr.
- ^ "Bryant Decides to Retire After This Term". Michigan Report. Gongwer News Service. March 16, 1995.
- ^ "William R. Bryant Jr". Grosse Point News. May 27, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
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