Gerry Studds
American politician and educator
Born
1937
88 years ago
Died
October 14th, 2006
18 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts for over 20 years. Played a significant role in environmental conservation, particularly in the protection of fisheries in New England and the introduction of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. Actively participated in committees focused on transportation and fisheries. Contributed to educational initiatives and policies during tenure, emphasizing access to quality education.
Served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 to 1997
Advocated for environmental conservation legislation
Promoted educational policies and initiatives
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