Summary
Troy R. Mader (December 1, 1955 – July 14, 2016) was an American rancher and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing the 52nd district. He succeeded Sue Wallis in February 2014 following her death.
Troy Mader | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office February 11, 2014 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Sue Wallis |
| Succeeded by | William Pownall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1955 |
| Died | (aged 60) Gillette, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cindy Mader |
| Children | 8 |
| Relatives | Kelly Mader (brother) |
| Profession | Rancher, politician |
Career edit
Mader operated a ranch.[1] He worked for the Abundant Wildlife Society of North America as a research director. In that role, he fought to prevent the restoration of the local wolf population by the federal government.[2]
Under the name "T. R. Mader", he self-published a book on HIV/AIDS, titled The Death Sentence of AIDS, in 1987 in which he suggested the "quarantine" of infected people who continue to have sex.[3] Receiving criticism of standing by the book, Mader stated in 2014 "I believe tolerance is characteristic of a person who hasn’t any virtue left."[4] He also stated that "many gay people demand the right to have sex with children."[5]
Mader also served as a precinct captain for the Campbell County Republican Party.[2] Following the January 2014 death of Sue Wallis, who served the northern half of Campbell County in the Wyoming House of Representatives, Mader put his name forward as a potential replacement. The Campbell County Republican Party included Mader on their list of three finalists, which they forwarded to the Campbell County Commission, who voted to appoint Mader to serve the remainder of her term in February.[2][6] He was sworn into the state House on February 11, 2014.[1][3][7] He served on the House Revenue Committee and the House Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee.[6]
Personal life edit
Mader was from Gillette, Wyoming.[8] He and his wife had eight children.[1] His brother, Kelly Mader, was a former member of both chambers of the Wyoming Legislature who preceded him in death on June 24, 2016, due to a heart attack.[2][9]
Mader played guitar and wrote country music under the name "T. R. Mader".[1]
Mader died in an ATV accident while herding cattle on July 14, 2016. He was 60.[10][11]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "New lawmaker from Gillette marches to his own beat". Trib.com. February 11, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Troy Mader is new state rep. – Gillette News Record: Local News". Gillette News Record. February 10, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ a b "'The Death Sentence of AIDS:' Newly minted Wyoming lawmaker stands by controversial book". Trib.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ "Wyoming Rep. Troy Mader Under Fire For Gay, HIV/AIDS Claims Made In 1987 Book". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- ^ Hancock, Laura. "'The Death Sentence of AIDS:' Newly minted Wyoming lawmaker stands by controversial book". Wyoming's Tribune. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- ^ a b "Campbell County selects Troy Mader to replace Rep. Sue Wallis". Trib.com. February 10, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ^ State of Wyoming Legislature-Troy Mader
- ^ "Troy Mader of Gillette will take seat of late Rep. Sue Wallis". wyofile.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ "Kelly Forbes Mader". Gillette News Record. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ "Troy Mader dies when thrown from 4-wheeler". Archived from the original on July 17, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ^ Troy Mader-obituary
External links edit
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Official website