Samuel Wallace Speck, Jr. is a former member of the

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, where he served from 1977 to 1983. He represented the 20th District.

Education

Speck earned his bachelor's degree from Muskingum University and his master's and doctoral degrees from Harvard University.

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 – National Governors Association'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