Edward Beard

Edward Peter Beard (January 20, 1940 – January 11, 2021) was an American businessman and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1972 to 1974.
Beard was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district from 1975 to 1981. He unsuccessfully ran again for the U.S. House in 1990.
Beard was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He died on January 11, 2021 in Providence from problems caused by Parkinson's disease, aged 80.