Troy Mader
Troy Mader | |
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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 |
Troy R. Mader (December 1, 1955 – July 14, 2016) was an American
Career
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
Personal life
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
- ^ 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