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A. J. Ryan

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A. J. Ryan
Ryan in 1963
Member of the
Florida House of Representatives
from Broward County
In office
1956–1962
Member of the Florida Senate from the 30th district
In office
1962–1967
Personal details
Born(1927-05-20)May 20, 1927
Dania Beach, Florida, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 2006(2006-04-30) (aged 78)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Johanna Betty Rasch
(m. 1950; died. 1985)
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Alma materUniversity of Florida

A. J. Ryan (May 20, 1927[2] – April 30, 2006) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives.[3] He also served as a member for the 30th district of the Florida Senate.[4][5]

Life and career

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Ryan was born in Dania Beach, Florida. He attended South Broward High School and the University of Florida.[1]

In 1956,[1] Ryan was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1962.[3] In the same year, he was elected to represent the 30th district of the Florida Senate, serving until 1967.[4]

Ryan died in April 2006,[6] at the age of 78.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "A.J. Ryan Obituary (1927-2006)". Miami Herald. May 4, 2006. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  2. ^ Rusnak, Jeff (February 10, 1989). "After Shaky Debut, Ryan Gets In Step With Triathlon Race". Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ a b "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
  5. ^ "Florida Senators 1845-2001". Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved January 22, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  6. ^ "A.J. Ryan Short Notice Obituary". Miami Herald. May 3, 2006. Retrieved January 22, 2023.