William A. Ryan

William A. Ryan
60th Speaker 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
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(s)	Virginia
Residence	Detroit, Michigan
Religion	Roman Catholic
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps

William A. Ryan (1919-2001) 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]

References

1. The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Ryan
2. House Resolution No. 221 (91st Legislature). October 11, 2001
3. Gongwer News Service: Ryan Remembered As Services Set for Saturday (Wednesday, October 10, 2001). (Subscription Required)