Samuel H. Smith (politician)
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Samuel H. "Sam" Smith (born August 10, 1955) is an American politician and former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 66th District who served from 1986 to 2015. The district included portions of Jefferson, Indiana and Armstrong counties. He was elected Speaker in January 2011 and served until January 2015, when he was succeeded by Mike Turzai.
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Sam Smith | |
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139th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office January 4, 2011 (2011-01-04) – November 30, 2014 (2014-11-30) | |
Preceded by | Keith McCall |
Succeeded by | Mike Turzai |
Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office April 15, 2003 (2003-04-15) – November 30, 2010 (2010-11-30) | |
Preceded by | John Perzel |
Succeeded by | Mike Turzai |
Republican Whip of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office January 2, 2001 (2001-01-02) – April 15, 2003 (2003-04-15) | |
Preceded by | Donald Snyder |
Succeeded by | Brett Feese |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 66th district | |
In office January 6, 1987 (1987-01-06) – November 30, 2014 (2014-11-30) | |
Preceded by | Eugene Smith |
Succeeded by | Cris Dush |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-08-10) August 10, 1955 (age 68) Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Donna Smith |
Residence | Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania |
Alma mater | Penn State University |
Website | www.samsmithpahouse.com |
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