Richard R. Bond

Richard Randolph Bond 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. He was president of the University of Northern Colorado from 1971 to 1981.
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. He assumed office in 1985 and served until 1991.
Bond died on October 26, 2023, at the age of 95.