Bob Marks | |
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Member of the Montana House of Representatives | |
In office 1969–1989 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Helena, Montana | January 11, 1932
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Barbara Myles |
Children | six |
Residence | Clancy, Montana |
Robert L. Marks (born January 11, 1932), was an American politician who was a member of the Montana House of Representatives.
Marks, a Republican, resided in Clancy, Montana and served from 1969 to 1989. He was Minority Leader in 1977 and 1983, Speaker pro tempore in 1985, and Speaker of the House in 1981 and 1987. [1] He is an alumnus of the University of Montana and Montana State University. [2] [3]
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