Richard R. Bond
{{Short description|American academic administrator and politician (1927–2023)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Richard R. Bond
|birth_name = Richard Randolph Bond
|birth_date = {{birth date|1927|12|01}}
|birth_place = Salem, West Virginia, U.S.
|death_date = {{death date and age|2023|10|26|1927|12|01}}
|office = President of the University of Northern Colorado
|term_start = 1971
|term_end = 1981
|preceded = Frank P. Lakin
|succeeded = Charles Manning (acting)
|office1 = Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 50th district
|term_start1 = 1985
|term_end1 = 1991
|party = Democratic{{Cite web|url=https://historicalelectiondata.coloradosos.gov/eng/contests/view/9634|title=1988 Nov 8 :: General Election :: State Representative :: District 50|work=State of Colorado Elections Database|access-date=November 18, 2023}}
|alma_mater = Salem College
West Virginia University
University of Wisconsin
}}
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.{{Citation|title=Colorado Legislative Directory|date=1989|publisher=Colorado Press Services}} He was president of the University of Northern Colorado from 1971 to 1981.{{Cite web|url=https://www.unco.edu/unc-magazine/blue-gold/2023/richard-bond-farewell.aspx|title=Farewell to a Champion for Education and a Transformational Leader|work=University of Northern Colorado|first=Debbie|last=Farris|date=November 27, 2023|access-date=January 20, 2025}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://historicalelectiondata.coloradosos.gov/eng/contests/view/10282|title=1984 Nov 6 :: General Election :: State Representative :: District 50 (View as: %)|work=State of Colorado Elections Database|access-date=November 18, 2023}} He assumed office in 1985 and served until 1991.
Bond died on October 26, 2023, at the age of 95.{{Cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/greeleytribune/name/richard-bond-obituary?id=53504407|title=Richard Bond Obituary (2023)|work=Greeley Tribune|date=November 5, 2023|access-date=November 18, 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/greeley-co/richard-bond-11512834|title=Richard Randolph Bond|work=Dignity Memorial|access-date=November 18, 2023}}
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Category:People from Salem, Virginia
Category:Democratic Party members of the Colorado House of Representatives
Category:Salem International University alumni
Category:West Virginia University alumni
Category:20th-century members of the Colorado General Assembly
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