Bruce W. Goodwin (September 8, 1949 – September 14, 2020) was an

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politician, serving as a state representative in the

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. He was a former educator.

Personal life

Goodwin was married and has two children. Goodwin died on September 14, 2020, from cancer.Bruce Goodwin's obituary
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Education

Goodwin went to

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prior to attending

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. He received a master's degree at

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and continued his education at the

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and

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is a Public university, public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio. The main academic and residential campus is south of Toledo, Ohio. The university has nationally recognized programs and research ...

Career

Goodwin worked as a teacher and in school administration prior to his government service. In addition, he worked as director of the Four County Career Center, chairman of the State Legislative Committee for the Ohio Career and Technical Association, and chairman of the State Board of Directors for Trade and Industry.

Government Service

Goodwin serves in the 74th district of the Ohio State House of Representatives representing

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, Williams, and

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counties.

References

External links

Bruce W. Goodwin
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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Goodwin, Bruce W. 1949 births 2020 deaths Bowling Green State University alumni Defiance College alumni Republican Party members of the Ohio House of Representatives People from Defiance, Ohio University of Toledo alumni 21st-century American politicians Schoolteachers from Ohio