Samuel Wallace Speck, Jr. is a former member of the Ohio Senate, where he served from 1977 to 1983. He represented the 20th District.

Education

Speck earned his bachelor's degree from

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and his master's and doctoral degrees from

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Activities

Speck pointed to several provisions in

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that he believes are violated by the Lake Erie water-use bill.

Awards

* 2004 –

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's Annual Award for Distinguished Service in State Government

References

Living people Muskingum University alumni Harvard University alumni Republican Party Ohio state senators 1937 births {{Ohio-politician-stub