W. Raymond Beck
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W. Raymond Beck was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from District 39.
in 1994. He served until 1999 and did not run for reelection. The two-Republican district was replaced by three Democrats: Charles E. Barkley
, Paul Carlson, and Joan F. Stern after district lines were redrawn.
, receiving his Bachelor's of Science degree in 1954. He returned to Annapolis and received his Master's of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1962 from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
.
from 1950 until 1984. He achieved the rank of captain before retiring. He also received the Bronze Star
for duty commanding a destroyer during the Vietnam War
.
Delegate Beck only served a short time in the Maryland House of Delegates. During that time he served on a couple of committees, including: the Ways and Means Committee and the Special Committee on School Enrollment Management.
Maryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
from District 39.
Background
W. Raymond Beck was elected to the Maryland House of DelegatesMaryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
in 1994. He served until 1999 and did not run for reelection. The two-Republican district was replaced by three Democrats: Charles E. Barkley
Charles E. Barkley
Charles E. "Charlie" Barkley is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his third term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 39 in Montgomery County...
, Paul Carlson, and Joan F. Stern after district lines were redrawn.
Education
Delegate W. Raymond Beck attended the U.S. Naval AcademyUnited States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
, receiving his Bachelor's of Science degree in 1954. He returned to Annapolis and received his Master's of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1962 from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Naval Postgraduate School
The Naval Postgraduate School is an accredited research university operated by the United States Navy. Located in Monterey, California, it grants master's degrees, Engineer's degrees and doctoral degrees...
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Career
Delegate Beck served in United States NavyUnited States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
from 1950 until 1984. He achieved the rank of captain before retiring. He also received the Bronze Star
Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. As a medal it is awarded for merit, and with the "V" for valor device it is awarded for heroism. It is the fourth-highest combat award of the...
for duty commanding a destroyer during the Vietnam War
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
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Delegate Beck only served a short time in the Maryland House of Delegates. During that time he served on a couple of committees, including: the Ways and Means Committee and the Special Committee on School Enrollment Management.
Election results
- 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 39
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Mathew Mossburg Mathew MossburgMatthew J. Mossburg is a business owner and former Republican legislator in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Education:Delegate Mossburg was educated at Puritan Christian School in Laytonsville, MD...
, Rep.13,119 17% Won W. Raymond Beck, Rep. 12,311 16% Won Barrie S. Ciliberti, Rep. 12,897 16% Won Charles E. Barkley Charles E. BarkleyCharles E. "Charlie" Barkley is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his third term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 39 in Montgomery County...
, Dem.12,137 15% Lost Anise Key Brown, Dem. 10,987 14% Lost Anthony J. Santangelo, Dem. 10,939 14% Lost Patricia Cummings, Ind. 6,471 8% Lost
- Voters to choose three:
External links
- http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/former/html/msa12184.html