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Ron Richard (Ronald Francis Richard) was born on 4 July, 1947 in Parsons, Kansas, U.S., is an American politician (1947–2023). Discover Ron Richard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?

Popular As Ronald Francis Richard
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Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 4 July, 1947
Birthday 4 July
Birthplace Parsons, Kansas, U.S.
Date of death 9 June, 2023
Died Place N/A
Nationality United States

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1932

Richard represented the 32nd Senatorial District.

Richard was born in Parsons, Kansas.

1947

Ronald Francis Richard (July 4, 1947 – June 9, 2023) was an American politician from the state of Missouri.

1965

After moving to Joplin during his childhood, Richard graduated from McAuley Catholic High School in 1965.

1969

Richard attended Missouri Southern State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in 1969.

1971

He then furthered his education by attending graduate school at Southwest Missouri State College, receiving his Master of Arts in 1971.

Richard lived in Joplin, Missouri with his wife, Patty.

They had two children together: Kara and Chad.

Richard died from complications of bladder cancer on June 9, 2023, at the age of 75.

Richard was a partner in A&R Development and C&R Development Corporation.

Additionally, Richard had full duties with C&N Bowl Corporation, a company owning bowling alleys.

Richard was a member of the Joplin Elks Lodge, the Joplin Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the Joplin Industrial and Development Authority, the Joplin Kiwanis Club, Missouri Farm Bureau, Scottish Rite Bodies, the Valley of Joplin, the Joplin Knights of Columbus, and the Missouri Higher Education Savings Program Board (MOST).

He was a member of the Professional Bowlers Association and was the chairman of the Joplin 353 Downtown Development Corporation.

1990

Richard's first role in politics came in 1990, when he was elected to the Joplin City Council.

1994

He served on the city council until 1994, when he was elected mayor.

1995

In a caucus meeting, Richard beat out fellow Republican and Budget Committee chair Allen Icet to be preliminarily named Speaker of the 95th General Assembly.

Upon convening the 95th General Assembly, Richard was named speaker by acclamation.

1997

Richard served as Joplin mayor until 1997.

2002

In 2002, Richard ran to replace the outgoing Chuck Surface, in the first session where term limits were enacted in 1992 and starting in 1994 fully affected all prior members.

Richard won a primary battle with fellow Republican Edward Duff, garnering over 75% of the vote.

He then won the general election in a three-way race with Democrat Fred Coombes and Libertarian Jack Stults, earning nearly 69% of the vote.

He has run unopposed in every election since.

2003

Richard was the recipient of the Missouri Southern State University Outstanding Alumni award in 2003, the RCGA Statesman Award in 2004, the St. Louis Business Journal Legislative Award, the Community College Award, and has served as the 7th District delegate to the Republican National Convention on multiple occasions.

2005

In 2005, Richard was appointed chairman of the influential Committee on Job Creation and Economic Development.

Richard helped lead several key pieces of legislation through the Missouri House, including a bill that would have helped Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier construct a mega-plant in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Despite successful passage through the General Assembly and approval by Governor Matt Blunt, Bombardier decided not to relocate.

2007

In September 2007, the House Republican caucus chose to meet and choose a successor to then-Speaker Rod Jetton for the 95th General Assembly.

This election was held "to fend off any fight during what could be a difficult election cycle," and to allow the prospective incoming speaker to attend leadership meetings in preparation for their new role.

2010

A Republican, Richard served in the Missouri House of Representatives, including as Speaker of the House before being elected to the State Senate in 2010.

He was the first speaker to later be elected Missouri senator in more than 100 years and became the first in Missouri's history to serve as top leader in both houses of his state's legislature, and the fifth person in United States history to do such after winning election for President Pro Tem of the Missouri Senate.

In 2010 he ran unopposed in both the primary and general election to assume the 32nd district state senate position formerly held by Gary Nodler, becoming the first House speaker to serve in the Senate in 100 years.

2012

He was chosen to serve as majority floor leader in 2012.

2014

Senator Richard was elected to a second Senate term in 2014 and again was selected as majority floor leader.

2015

In 2015 his colleagues elected him to serve as President Pro Tem of the Senate.

He is the only person in Missouri history to serve as both Speaker of the House and President Pro Tem of the Senate.