Researching Dick Taylor
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The name Dick means "form of RICHARD - strong like a ruler, powerful" and is of Teutonic origin.
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Dick Taylor (Iowa politician)
Richard D. Taylor (born April 5, 1931) is a former Iowa State Representative from the 53rd and 33rd Districts. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2000 to 2009. He resigned in October 2009 because of family health concerns.
Prior to serving in the Iowa House, Taylor served in the United States Navy and was an electrician. Taylor served on the Robins, Iowa City Council.
During his last term in office, Taylor served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Commerce, Local Government, and Veterans Affairs committees. He also served on the Natural Resources Committee, where he was vice chair, and on the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee. Earlier in his term, until November 2007, he served as vice chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee.
Taylor was first elected to House District 53 in a January 4, 2000 special election following fellow Democrat Kay Chapman's resignation. The unusual, early date of the election meant that voter registration deadline was on Christmas and the county auditor's office had to be open on New Year's Day (both public holidays). After the district lines were redrawn for the 2002 election, he represented the new District 53. He resigned from office on October 14, 2009 and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Kirsten Running-Marquardt.
Source: Dick Taylor (Iowa politician), Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaDick Taylor (Australian rules footballer)
Richard Taylor (28 November 1901 – 25 May 1962) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Taylor played as a centreman, and made his VFL debut in 1922 with Melbourne. He was a member of their 1926 premiership side and represented Victoria at interstate football during his time at Melbourne. In 1927 he finished equal second behind Syd Coventry in the Brownlow Medal count.
He moved to North Melbourne in 1932 where he was appointed captain-coach. He got suspended after a fiery game and was barred from coaching for 4 weeks. Charlie Cameron filled the role in his absence.
Midway during 1934 he resigned in disgust at the attitude and performance of the players. He said I am disgusted with the team, and after North's showing I feel there is nothing else for me to do but resign.
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