Tom Ryder (politician) explained

Tom Ryder (born May 17, 1949) is an American lawyer and politician.

Ryder was born near Medora, Illinois in Macoupin County, Illinois. He received his bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University and his Juris Doctor[1] degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law. Ryder served in the Judge Advocate General's Corps with the Illinois National Guard. Ryder lived in Jerseyville, Illinois with his wife and family. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1983 to 2001 and is a Republican. Ryder then resigned from the Illinois General Assembly in 2001 to be the vice-president of external affairs with the Illinois Community College Board.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HR0513 92nd General Assembly.
  2. 'Illinois Blue Book 1999-2000,' Biographical Sketch of Tom Ryder, pg. 119
  3. https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/legisnet92/hrgroups/hr/920HR0513LV.html State of Illinois, 92 Illinois General Assembly, Legislation, Illinois House Resolution-Tom Ryder