Lloyd Stephen Riford Jr. (original) (raw)
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American politician
| Steve Riford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York Senatefrom the 50th district | |
| In office1983–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Tarky Lombardi Jr. |
| Succeeded by | James L. Seward |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office1971–1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lloyd Stephen Riford Jr. (1924-02-29) February 29, 1924 (age 100)Auburn, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Kihei, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Princeton University (AB) |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Lloyd Stephen Riford Jr. (born February 29, 1924) is an American politician from New York.
Early life and education
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He was born on February 29, 1924, in Auburn, New York, the son of Lloyd Stephen Riford Sr. (1889–1980).[1] He attended Phillips Exeter Academy.[2] During World War II he served as an ambulance driver with the American Field Service. He earned an A.B. from Princeton University in 1948.[3]
After graduating from college, Riford worked in dairy farming. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1971 to 1982, sitting in the 179th, 180th, 181st, 182nd, 183rd and 184th New York State Legislatures. He was then a member of the New York State Senate from 1983 to 1986, sitting in the 185th and 186th New York State Legislatures. He was Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture.
In 1986, he received the Rhea Eckel Clark Citizenship Award from the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board.[4]
After retiring from politics, Riford moved to Kihei, Maui, Hawaii,[5] and engaged in agricultural pursuits there.[6][7]
On February 29, 2024, Riford celebrated his 100th birthday. The New York State Legislature adopted a resolution in recognition of his centennial.[8]
- ^ LLOYD S. RIFORD SR. in the New York Times on November 11, 1980 (subscription required)
- ^ New York Red Book (1973; pg. 231)
- ^ New York Red Book (1985–1986; pg. 121)
- ^ Rhea Eckel Clark Citizenship Award; Past Recipients
- ^ Maui Clerk’s Office rules against House candidate in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, on October 18, 2004
- ^ Biosecurity Rules Crack Isle’s Last Egg Farm transcribed from The Maui News on March 7, 2007, at The Poultry Site
- ^ "Happy leap-birthday | News, Sports, Jobs - Maui News". Retrieved 2020-05-26.
- ^ "2023-K778". The New York State Senate. January 22, 2024.
| New York State Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byGeorge M. Michaels | New York State Assembly 122nd District 1971–1972 | Succeeded byClarence D. Rappleyea Jr. |
| Preceded byConstance E. Cook | New York State Assembly 125th District 1973–1982 | Succeeded byHugh S. MacNeil |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded byTarky Lombardi, Jr. | New York State Senate 50th District 1983–1986 | Succeeded byJames L. Seward |