Ryan, Matthew J., 1932-2003

RYAN, Matthew J., a Representative from Delaware and Chester Counties. He served as a Republican from 1963-2003. He was Minority Policy Committee Chairman (1971-1972), Majority Whip (1973-1974), Minority Whip (1975-1978), Majority Floor Leader (1979-1980), Minority Floor Leader (1983-1994), and Speaker (1981-1982; 1995-2003).