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American businessman and politician (1940–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward Peter Beard (January 20, 1940 – January 11, 2021) was an American businessman and politician from Rhode Island. He served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and was a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Edward Beard | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Robert Tiernan |
Succeeded by | Claudine Schneider |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office 1972–1974 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | January 20, 1940
Died | January 11, 2021 80) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Parent(s) | Thomas J. Beard and Anne Beard |
Profession | Businessman politician |
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Beard attended Assumption Elementary School and Hope High School in Providence.[1] He served in the Rhode Island National Guard from 1960 to 1966, where he completed high school as well as a college-level course in agriculture.[2] Beard was one of only a few members of Congress in the late 20th century who was not a college graduate. Beard worked as a house painter before entering politics.[3]
Beard began his political career as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, serving from 1972 to 1974. In 1976, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
Elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth Congress, he was re-elected to the Ninety-fifth and Ninety-sixth Congresses.[4] Beard served in the U. S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1975, to January 3, 1981, and was chairman on the House Committee on Labor Standards.[5] His bid for re-election to the Ninety-seventh Congress in 1980 was unsuccessful.
His complete Congressional record of sponsored and co sponsored legislation can be found at:[6]
After leaving Congress, he owned and operated a tavern and hosted a short lived radio talk show. He served as director of elderly affairs for the City of Providence, Rhode Island, from 1986 to 2002.[7] He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination to the One Hundred and Second Congress in 1990.[8]
He was a resident of Providence, Rhode Island.[9]
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