The New Hampshire House of Representatives


Representative Richard Barry (R)
Hillsborough - District 21
Home Address:
12 Kyle Road
Merrimack, NH  03054-4528
richard.barry@leg.state.nh.us
603.880.3731
Seat #: 4015
Additional Information:
House Committee Information
Committee Function:
It shall be the duty of the Committee on Finance to examine and consider the state of the treasury and the budget; subjects concerning the financial interest of the state; all measures carrying appropriations of state money except claims against the state and such other matters as may be referred to it. Prior to the report of the Finance Committee to the House, the Speaker may refer the budget of certain self-sustaining state agencies to appropriate committees for study and recommendation.

Division I of Finance deals with general government; administration of justice and public protection; and resource protection and development.

Personal Biography
Czechoslovakian linguist, Vietnam War era.
Airforce, 3 years Germany, 1 year University of Syracuse.
20 Years at General Electric, Power Transformers
10 Years at Wang Labs (Strategic Planning/ Finance)
10 Years at MFG Representative, own business. High tech, high volume, MFG in Europe. 6th term in the NH House
Represents Merrimack

St. Joseph's HS (Pittsfield, MA)
Western New England College (Willbraham, MA; EE, 1973)

Manufacturer's Representative

Local Government Involvement
6 Years: Planning Board
16 Years: Zoning Board
6 Years, Chair: Ethics Committee
Master Plan and Town Center Plan committeees. Economic Development Citizens' Advisory committee.
Miscellaneous Information:
Married to Jean. Four daughters and four grandaughters. Avid golfer and handball player/ instructor.

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