| 词条 | Bill Thompson (Wyoming politician) |
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| image = | | name=Bill Thompson | image name= | state_house=Wyoming | state=Wyoming | district=60th | term_start= January 9, 2001 | term_end= January 11, 2001 | preceded= Louise Ryckman | succeeded= John Freeman | party=Democratic | birth_date={{birth date|1937|8|11}} | birth_place=Casper, Wyoming | death_date={{death date and age|2018|6|21|1937|8|11}} | death_place=Green River, Wyoming | residence=Green River, Wyoming | spouse=Rita Gottman Thompson | profession= Educator |}} William Leigh Thompson (August 11, 1937 – June 21, 2018) was a Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing the 60th district from 2001 until his retirement in 2011. BackgroundThompson was born in Casper, Wyoming and went to Wyoming Midwest High School. He received his associated degree from Casper College. Thompson also received his bachelor's degree from the University of Wyoming and his master's degree from Utah State University. Thompson was a teacher at the Green River High School, the Sweetwater County School District Number 2, from 1961 until 1996.[1][2] Political careerWhen incumbent Democratic Representative Louise Ryckman announced her retirement, Thompson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was elected with 62.9% of the vote.[3] Thompson served as House Minority Whip between 2003 and 2007.[4] He was reelected four more times before announcing his retirement in 2011, and was succeeded by fellow educator and Democrat John Freeman. DeathThompson died on June 21, 2018 in Green River, Wyoming at the age of 80.[5] References1. ^William Leigh Thompson-obituary 2. ^Wyoming House of Representatives-Bill Thompson 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Docs/2000/00Results/00General/00_General_Legislative_Summary.pdf|title=Statewide Legislative Abstract -- General Election -- November 7, 2000|work=Wyoming Secretary of State|accessdate=June 28, 2018}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislators///81|title=House District 60: Representative Bill Thompson|work=Wyoming State Legislature|accessdate=June 28, 2018}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.sweetwaternow.com/william-bill-leigh-thompson-august-11-1937-june-21-2018/|title=William “Bill” Leigh Thompson (August 11, 1937 – June 21, 2018)|work=Sweetwater NOW|accessdate=June 28, 2018}} External links
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