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Quick facts for kids Richard W. Mallary
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's at-large district
In office January 7, 1972 – January 3, 1975
Preceded by	Robert Stafford
Succeeded by	Jim Jeffords
Vermont Secretary of Administration
In office 1971–1971
Governor	Deane C. Davis
Preceded by	William J. French
Succeeded by	William J. French
In office 1977–1980
Governor	Richard A. Snelling
Preceded by	Ralph C. Peters
Succeeded by	William A. Gilbert
Member of the Vermont Senate
In office 1969–1971
Preceded by	Walter H. Wheatley
Succeeded by	Robert Simpson
Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office 1965–1969
Preceded by	Franklin S. Billings Jr.
Succeeded by	John S. Burgess
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office 1961–1969
Preceded by	Reginald G. Munn
Succeeded by	Morris D. Perry
In office 1999–2001 Serving with Philip A. Angell Jr.
Preceded by	Ralph D. Baker
Succeeded by	Stephen W. Webster
Personal details
Born	Richard Walker Mallary (1929-02-21)February 21, 1929 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	September 27, 2011(2011-09-27) (aged 82) Brookfield, Vermont, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouses	Mary Harper Coxe Jeannie (Loud) Brownell
Residences	Fairlee, Vermont Brookfield, Vermont
Alma mater	Dartmouth College
Profession	Farmer Business executive

Richard Walker Mallary (born February 21, 1929 – died September 27, 2011) was an American businessman and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for Vermont for three years. He was also the Republican candidate for U.S. Senator in 1974. He lost that election to Patrick Leahy. Mallary passed away on September 27, 2011, after an illness.

Richard W. Mallary: A Life of Public Service

Richard W. Mallary was an important figure in Vermont politics. He held many different jobs in government. He worked as a farmer and a business executive before becoming a politician.

Early Life and Education

Richard Mallary was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on February 21, 1929. His parents were R. DeWitt Mallary and Gertrude (Robinson) Mallary. His father was a lawyer.

Richard went to Bradford Academy in Bradford, Vermont. He then studied at Dartmouth College, where he earned a degree in 1949.

Starting in Politics

From 1950 to 1970, Mallary ran a dairy farm in Fairlee, Vermont. He was elected chairman of the town's Board of Selectmen from 1951 to 1953.

His mother had also served in the Vermont state government. Richard followed her path into politics. He was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 1960. He served there from 1961 to 1969.

Mallary became chairman of the House appropriations committee. He was also the Speaker from 1965 to 1969. As Speaker, he helped lead a group of lawmakers called the "Young Turks." They worked to make Vermont's government more modern.

Other Early Roles

Mallary was a Trustee and Treasurer for Vermont State Colleges from 1962 to 1965. He also chaired the Vermont Legislative Council from 1965 to 1967.

In 1968, he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention. This is where Richard Nixon was chosen as the presidential candidate. In 1969, Mallary was vice chairman of the Governor's Committee on Administrative Coordination.

He then served in the Vermont Senate from 1969 to 1971. In 1971, he became Vermont's Secretary of Administration. This was a job in Governor Deane C. Davis's team.

Serving in Congress

Mallary was elected as a Republican to the Ninety-second Congress. He filled a spot left open when Robert T. Stafford moved to the U.S. Senate.

Mallary was re-elected for a full term in the Ninety-third Congress. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 7, 1972, to January 3, 1975.

In 1974, he ran for the United States Senate. He lost this election to Patrick Leahy by a small number of votes.

Later Public Service

After Congress, Mallary worked as Vice President of the Farm Credit Bank in Springfield, Massachusetts. This was from 1975 to 1977.

He returned to serve as Vermont's Secretary of Administration again from 1977 to 1980. This time, he worked for Governor Richard A. Snelling.

He also held leadership roles in several companies. He was vice president of Central Vermont Public Service Corp. (1980-1983). He chaired a heating company (1984-1985). He was president of the Vermont Electric Power Company (1986-1994).

Later in life, Mallary lived in Brookfield, Vermont. He served in the Vermont House of Representatives again from 1999 to 2001. In 2000, he voted for Vermont's Civil Unions law. This was a big decision, especially since his district was more conservative.

In 2003, Mallary was Vermont's tax commissioner. This was another important role in the government, working for Republican Governor Jim Douglas.

Even in retirement, Mallary continued to serve his local community. He was chairman of the town planning commission and a town meeting moderator. He passed away in Brookfield on September 27, 2011.

Family Life

Richard Mallary was married twice. His first wife was Mary Harper Coxe. They had four children: Richard, Anne, Elizabeth, and Sarah. They later divorced in 1974.

In 1979, he married Jeannie (Loud) Brownell. Through this marriage, he gained three stepchildren: Jonathan, Lydia, and Hayden.

His nephew, Peter Mallary, also became involved in Vermont politics. He served in the Vermont House and led the Vermont Democratic Party.

Sources

This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.