Representative Richard Joseph Tonry

Richard Joseph Tonry (born September 30, 1893) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. He represented New York’s 8th Congressional District and served a single term in Congress. His tenure in the U.S. House began on January 3, 1935, and concluded on January 3, 1937, placing his service in the mid-1930s during a period of significant national political activity.

During his time in office, Tonry served as a Representative for New York under the Democratic Party banner. Although specific committee assignments, legislative initiatives, and details of his congressional office operations are not provided in the available record, his service as a one-term member of Congress marks his principal known role in public life. After leaving office in 1937, he is recorded as a former officeholder, with no additional official positions or public contact information listed in the current metadata.