Background
Gannon, Richard Galen was born on July 29, 1950 in Goodland, Kansas, United States. Son of Bill Elmer and Geraldine Francis (Veselik) Gannon.
Gannon, Richard Galen was born on July 29, 1950 in Goodland, Kansas, United States. Son of Bill Elmer and Geraldine Francis (Veselik) Gannon.
South.Bill Elmer and Geraldine Francis (Veselik) G. Associate of Arts, Colby Community College, 1970. Bachelor of Science in Education, Kansas University, 1973.
Vice-president.Rocking Chair Farms Incorporated., Goodland, since 1973. Member Kansas Senate, since 1976, minority whip, since 1985.
Active 4-H, since 1980.
Vice president Rocking Chair Farms Inc., Goodland, since 1973. Member Kansas Senate, since 1976, minority whip, 1985.
Active member 4-H, since 1980. Member of Acacia Fraternity (director Kansas University chapter since 1978, president since 1981), First Congressional District Democrats, Midwestern Conference-Council State Governments (vice chairman agriculture, food policy & nutrition committee), National Conference State Legislatures, Kansas University Alumni Association (life), Elks, Knights of Columbus.
Married Martha Ellen Wall Gannon, November 26, 1976. Children: Jessica Michelle, Elizabeth Ashley.