William R. Bryant Jr. (May 4, 1938 – May 20, 2020) was a Republican former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and of the Wayne County Commission.[1][2]

William R. Bryant Jr.
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 1, 1971 – December 31, 1996
Preceded byRobert E. Waldron
Succeeded byAndrew Richner
Constituency1st district (1971–1972)
13th district (1973–1992)
1st district (1993–1996)
Personal details
Born
William Robert Bryant Jr.

(1938-05-04)May 4, 1938
Detroit
DiedMay 20, 2020(2020-05-20) (aged 82)
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLois
Alma materPrinceton University (A.B.)
University of Michigan (L.L.B.)

Biography

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During his time in the House, Bryant was Republican floor leader from 1975 through 1978, then minority leader through 1982. He retired one term before Michigan's then-new term limits would have forced him from office.[3][4]

Bryant died May 20, 2020, aged 82, from Parkinson's disease. He was able to be right next to his family, including his wife, Lois.[5]

References

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  1. ^ 1995–1996 Michigan Manual: William R. Bryant, Jr.
  2. ^ The Political Graveyard: Bryant, William Robert, Jr.
  3. ^ Michigan Legislative Biography Database: William R. Bryant Jr.
  4. ^ "Bryant Decides to Retire After This Term". Michigan Report. Gongwer News Service. March 16, 1995.
  5. ^ "William R. Bryant Jr". Grosse Point News. May 27, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2024.