Background
Proud, Richard French was born on January 19, 1922 in Des Moines. Son of George C. and Florence (French) Proud.
Proud, Richard French was born on January 19, 1922 in Des Moines. Son of George C. and Florence (French) Proud.
Bachelor of Arts Nebraska, 1947. Juris Doctor, University Colorado, 1949.
Private practice, Arapahoe, Nebraska, 1950-1955; corporation attorney, Mutual of Omaha, Omaha, 1955-1977; assistant professor, U. Nebraska, Omaha, 1977-1979; deputy director welfare, State Nebraska, Lincoln, 1979-1984; writer, part-time teacher, Omaha, since 1984.
Nebraska State Sen., 1965-1974. Speaker to Nebraska Legislation, 1973-1974. Fellow Nebraska Bar Association.
Member American Legion.
Married Jean Hancock, July 16, 1950. Children: Carol, John, George.