Richard E. Myers

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State Representative
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Retired Business Owner
Johnson
80
01/13/2003 - 08/25/2003
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Retired business owner. Born, raised, and resides in Iowa city. Graduated from Iowa city High School. Received A.A. from Kirkwood community college and attended the University of Iowa. Served on city council 1969-1976, mayor 1976-78, and Board of Supervisors 1982-92. Member of chamber of commerce and American Legion. Served eight years of active duty with the u.s. Army. Wife Doris; two sons, two daughters, and six grandchildren. Serving sixth term in House.

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State Representative
Democrat
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Retired Business Owner
Johnson
79
01/08/2001 - 01/12/2003
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Birth: October 29, 1934, Iowa City. Parents: Richard E. Myers and Lillian E. Myers (both deceased). Education: Graduated Iowa City High School, 1951; Attended Iowa State University and University of Iowa; graduate of Kirkwood Community College, 1993. Military Service: U.S. Army, Active Duty, 1953-1961; U.S. Array Reserve, 1961-1962. Spouse: Doris, 1961. Children: 2 daughters; 2 sons. Grandchildren: 3. Profession and Activities: President and CEO, Hawk I Truck Stop, Inc., 1962-present; Hawk I Harley Davidson, 1994-present. Member: Coralville City Council and Mayor of Coralville, 1969-1978; Iowa State Director of Farmers Home Administration 1980-1981; Johnson County Board of Supervisors, 1982-1993; board of directors for MECCA, 1976-1995; Sixth Judicial District board of directors C.C., 1986-1992; member and past chairman of the Iowa City Area Development Group, 1984-1992; National Association of Truck Stop Operators, 1965-present; board of directors, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, 1990-1992. Elected to Iowa House in special election, February, 1994. Minority Whip. Serving fifth term in House.

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State Representative
Democrat
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Retired Business Owner
Johnson
78
01/11/1999 - 01/07/2001
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Birth: October 29, 1934, Iowa City. Parents: Richard E. Myers and Lillian E. Myers (both deceased). Education: Graduated Iowa City High School, 1951; Attended Iowa State University and University of Iowa; graduate of Kirkwood Community College, 1993. Military Service: U.S. Army, Active Duty, 1953-1961; U.S. Array Reserve, 1961-1962. Spouse: Doris, 1961. Children: 2 daughters; 2 sons. Grandchildren: 3. Profession and Activities: President and CEO, Hawk I Truck Stop, Inc., 1962-present; Hawk I Harley Davidson, 1994-present. Member: Coralville City Council and Mayor of Coralville, 1969-1978; Iowa State Director of Farmers Home Administration 1980-1981; Johnson County Board of Supervisors, 1982-1993; board of directors for MECCA, 1976-1995; Sixth Judicial District board of directors C.C., 1986-1992; member and past chairman of the Iowa City Area Development Group, 1984-1992; National Association of Truck Stop Operators, 1965-present; board of directors, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, 1990-1992. Elected to Iowa House in special election, February, 1994. Minority Whip. Term: Fourth.

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State Representative
Democrat
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Retired Business Owner
Johnson
77
01/13/1997 - 01/10/1999
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Birth: October 29, 1934, Iowa City. Parents: Richard E. Myers and Lillian E. Myers (both deceased). Education: Graduated Iowa City High School, 1951; Attended Iowa State University and University of Iowa; graduate of Kirkwood Community College, 1993. Military Service: U.S. Army, Active Duty, 1953-1961; U.S. Army Reserve, 1961-1962. Spouse: Doris, 1961. Children: 2 daughters; 2 sons. Grandchildren: 2. Profession and Activities: President and CEO, Hawk I Truck Stop, Inc., 1962-present; Hawk I Harley Davidson, 1994-present. Member: Coralville City Council and Mayor of Coralville, 1969-1978; Iowa State Director of Farmers Home Administration 1980-1981; Johnson County Board of Supervisors, 1982-1993; board of directors for MECCA, 1976-present; Sixth Judicial District board of directors C.C., 1986-1992; member and past chairman of the Iowa City Area Development Group, 1984-1992; National Association of Truck Stop Operators, 1965-present; board of directors, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, 1990-1992. Elected to Iowa House in special election, February, 1994. Term: Third.

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State Representative
Democrat
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Retired Business Owner
Johnson
76
01/09/1995 - 01/12/1997
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Birth: October 29, 1934, Iowa City. Parents: Richard E. Myers and Lillian E. Myers (Both deceased). Education: Graduated Iowa City High School, 1951; Attended Iowa State University and University of Iowa; graduate of Kirkwood Community College, 1993. Military service: U.S. Army, Active Duty, 1953-1961; U.S. Army Reserve, 1961-62. Spouse: Doris, 1961. Children: 2 sons; 2 daughters. Grandchildren: 2. Profession and Activities: President and CEO, Hawk I Truck Stop Inc., 1962-present; Hawk I Harley Davidson, 1994-present. Member: Coralville City Council and Mayor of Coralville, 1969-1978; Iowa State Director of Farmers Home Administration 1980-1981; Johnson County Board of Supervisors, 1982-1993; board of directors for MECCA, 1976-present; Sixth Judicial District board of directors C.C., 1986-1992; member and past chairman of the Iowa City Area Development Group, 1984-1992; National Association of Truck Stop Operators, 1965-present; board of directors, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, 1990-1992. Elected to Iowa House in special election, February, 1994. Term: Second.

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State Representative
Democrat
Retired Business Owner
Johnson
75
02/22/1994 - 01/08/1995
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Birth: October 29, 1934, Iowa City. Parents: Richard E. Myers and Lillian E. Myers (Both deceased). Education: Graduated Iowa City High School, 1951; Attended Iowa State University and University of Iowa; graduate of Kirkwood Community College, 1993. Military service: U.S. Army, Active Duty, 1953-1961; U.S. Army Reserve, 1961-62. Spouse: Doris, 1961. Children: 2 sons; 2 daughters. Grandchildren: 2. Profession and Activities: President and CEO, Hawk I Truck Stop Inc., 1962-present; Hawk I Harley Davidson, 1994-present. Member: Coralville City Council and Mayor of Coralville, 1969-1978; Iowa State Director of Farmers Home Administration 1980-1981; Johnson County Board of Supervisors, 1982-1993; board of directors for MECCA, 1976-present; Sixth Judicial District board of directors C.C., 1986-1992; member and past chairman of the Iowa City Area Development Group, 1984-1992; National Association of Truck Stop Operators, 1965-present; board of directors, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, 1990-1992. Elected to Iowa House in special election, February, 1994. Term: First.

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