Richard Randolph Bond (December 1, 1927 – October 26, 2023) was an American academic administrator and politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 50th district of the Colorado House of Representatives.
Life and career
Bond was born in Salem, West Virginia, the son of Harley and Marcella Randolph Bond. He attended Salem College, West Virginia University and the University of Wisconsin.[2] He was president of the University of Northern Colorado from 1971 to 1981.[3]
In 1984, Bond defeated Eunice W. Fine in the general election for the 50th district of the Colorado House of Representatives, winning 52 percent of the votes.[4] He assumed office in 1985 and served until 1991.
Bond died on October 26, 2023, at the age of 95.[5][6]
References
- ^ "1988 Nov 8 :: General Election :: State Representative :: District 50". State of Colorado Elections Database. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Colorado Legislative Directory, Colorado Press Services, 1989
- ^ Farris, Debbie (November 27, 2023). "Farewell to a Champion for Education and a Transformational Leader". University of Northern Colorado. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ "1984 Nov 6 :: General Election :: State Representative :: District 50 (View as: %)". State of Colorado Elections Database. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "Richard Bond Obituary (2023)". Greeley Tribune. November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "Richard Randolph Bond". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved November 18, 2023.