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Richard A. Tonry
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Alvin Tonry (June 25, 1935 – July 3, 2012) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 1st congressional district for a partial term in 1977.
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Richard A. Tonry | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1977 – May 4, 1977 | |
Preceded by | F. Edward Hébert |
Succeeded by | Bob Livingston |
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 103rd district | |
In office January 1976 – December 1976 | |
Preceded by | Elmer R. Tapper |
Succeeded by | Edward Bopp |
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Born | Richard Alvin Tonry (1935-06-25)June 25, 1935 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | July 3, 2012(2012-07-03) (aged 77) Lumberton, Mississippi, U.S. |
Resting place | St. Bernard Memorial Gardens in Chalmette, Louisiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Spring Hill College (BA, MA) Georgetown University Loyola University New Orleans (JD) |
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