Vic Snyder

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Vic Snyder
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Arkansas's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byRay Thornton
Succeeded byTim Griffin
Member of the Arkansas Senate
In office
January 14, 1991 – January 3, 1997
Preceded byDoug Brandon
Succeeded byPhil Wyrick
Constituency23rd district (1991–1993)
16th district (1993–1997)
Personal details
Born
Victor Frederick Snyder

(1947-09-27) September 27, 1947 (age 76)
Medford, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Betsy Singleton Snyder
Children4 Including triplets aged 12(all boys) and a boy in high school
ResidenceLittle Rock, Arkansas
EducationWillamette University (BA)
Oregon Health & Science University (MD)
University of Arkansas, Little Rock (JD)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1967–1969
RankCorporal
Unit1st Marine Division
Battles/warsVietnam War

Victor Frederick "Vic" Snyder (born September 27, 1947) is an American physician, lawyer, and politician. He was the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 2nd congressional district from 1997 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Snyder announced on January 15, 2010 that he would retire at the end of his term.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. Kraushaar, Josh (2010-01-15). "Vic Snyder retiring - The Scorecard". Politico.Com. Retrieved 2010-08-22.