Michael W. Tryon

Michael W. Tryon (born July 30, 1955[1]) was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 66th district from 2013 to 2017 and the 64th district from 2005 to 2013. Previously, he served on the McHenry County Board from 1989 to 2004 and held the leadership position of County Board Chairman from 1998 to 2004.[2]

Michael W. Tryon
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 66th district
In office
January 2013 – January 11, 2017
Preceded byDavid Harris
(redistricted)
Succeeded byAllen Skillicorn
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 64th district
In office
January 2005 – January 2013
Preceded byRosemary Kurtz
Succeeded byBarbara Wheeler
Chairman of the McHenry County Board
In office
1998–2004
Personal details
Born (1955-07-30) July 30, 1955
Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Cathy
Children3
ResidenceCrystal Lake, Illinois
Alma materIndiana State University
ProfessionEnvironmental Consultant

Biography

A native of Terre Haute, Indiana, Tryon graduated from North Vigo High School in 1973. Tryon then went on to graduate from Indiana State University in 1978, where he earned a B.S. in Environmental Health Science.[2]

Tryon moved to McHenry County, Illinois in 1977 to take a job with the McHenry County Health Department.[3] Tryon took a job in the private sector in 1980 and founded a water treatment testing lab in 1986.[3] In 1988, Tryon was elected to the McHenry County Board, and in 1998 his fellow board members elected him Chairman of the County Board.[3] Tryon remained chairman until his election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2004.[3]

Tryon served as Chairman of the McHenry County chapter of the Republican Party from 2008 to 2014.[4]

Tryon was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in the 2004 election and took office in January 2005. He authored 70 pieces of legislation that became law during his tenure as state representative.[5] In June 2015, Tryon announced that he would not run for re-election in 2016, citing his support for term limits for elected officials as a reason.[3][5]

Tryon was one of only five Illinois representatives to vote against the Illinois Right to Vote Amendment on its passage in the Illinois House of Representatives.[6] The bill subsequently was passed unanimously in the Illinois Senate,[7] and was approved as a constitutional amendment by the voters of Illinois.[8][9]

Committee assignments in the Illinois House (98th General Assembly)
  • Energy (Republican Spokesperson)[10]
  • Business Growth & Incentives; Environment (Republican Spokesperson)[10]
  • Executive; Mass Transit (Republican Spokesperson)[10]
  • Appropriations-Public Safety[10]

Personal life

Tryon is married to Cathy Tryon and they have three children together.[2]

Tryon plays in a band that includes himself, as well as fellow Illinois legislators Chad Hays and Don Harmon.[11]

References
  1. "Representative Michael W. Tryon (R)". 97th Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  2. "About". Miketryon.com. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  3. Craver, Kevin P. (June 24, 2015). "Illinois State Rep. Mike Tryon will not seek re-election in 2016". Northwest Herald. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  4. Dallke, Jim (April 17, 2014). "New GOP leadership hopes to reinvigorate McHenry County Republican Party". Northwest Herald. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  5. Craver, Kevin P. (January 7, 2017). "Outgoing State Rep. Mike Tryon Reflects on Political Career". Northwest Herald. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  6. "STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE JONT RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 52 CON AMEND-VOTER DISCRIMINTION THIRD READING 3/4 VOTE REQUIRED PASSED" (PDF). Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  7. "State of Illinois 98th General Assembly Senate Vote House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment No. 52 THIRD READING" (PDF). Illinois General Assembly. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  8. "Illinois Constitution - Amendments Proposed". www.ilga.gov. Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  9. "Illinois Right to Vote Amendment (2014)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  10. "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography". Ilga.gov. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  11. Craver, Kevin P. (December 25, 2014). "Illinois state Rep. Mike Tryon's band to play inauguration concert". Northwest Herald. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
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