George Snyder (politician)

Senator
George E. Snyder
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the 1st senatorial district
In office
1959–1974
Preceded byCharles L. Downey (R)
Succeeded byJohn P. Corderman (D)
Personal details
Born(1929-01-12)January 12, 1929
Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 2017(2017-04-05) (aged 88)
Boone, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKaren E. Snyder
Children6
Alma materB.A., Public Administration, University of Maryland
attended the University of Maryland School of Law
OccupationPolitician, businessman, author, and inventor
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George Elmer Snyder (January 12, 1929 – April 5, 2017) was an American politician, businessman, author, inventor, and marketing professional. He served in the Maryland State Senate from 1959 to 1974. Snyder served as the Majority leader of the Maryland Senate and was the Chairman of the Maryland Senate Finance Committee from 1971 to 1974.