About Richard Alvy Heyman
Lived 1935 – 1994 (aged 59). Richard Alvy Heyman was an American politician.
Richard A. Heyman (c. 1935 – September 16, 1994) was an American mayor who was mayor of Key West, Florida from 1983 to 1985 and from 1987 to 1989. He was one of the first openly gay public officials in the United States.
Early life
Richard A. Heyman was born circa 1935. He grew up in Grand Rapids, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1957. He was one of the first openly gay public officials in the United States.
The Richard A. Heyman Environmental Pollution Control Facility in Key West was named in his honor. In 2010, a documentary about Richard Heyman's first term as mayor, directed by John Mikytuck, The Newcomer, was released.
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Who was Richard Alvy Heyman?
American politician
When was Richard Alvy Heyman born?
Richard Alvy Heyman was born on 3 April 1935 in Grand Rapids.
When did Richard Alvy Heyman die?
Richard Alvy Heyman died on 16 September 1994 in Key West.
What was Richard Alvy Heyman's occupation?
Richard Alvy Heyman was a politician.
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Richard Alvy Heyman was American.
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