Rose Vesper (October 4, 1937 – December 4, 2018) was an American politician and member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1993–2000 for the 72nd district, a portion of Clermont County, Ohio.[2] She was succeeded by Tom Niehaus at the beginning of 2001.[3]
Rose Vesper | |
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Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 72nd district | |
In office January 3, 1993 – December 31, 2000 | |
Preceded by | District Established |
Succeeded by | Tom Niehaus |
Personal details | |
Born | October 4, 1937 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | December 4, 2018 (aged 81) New Richmond, Ohio, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | New Richmond, Ohio[1] |
Early life
editVesper was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.[2] She obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Xavier University and a Master of Arts from Midwestern University.[when?] She worked as a school teacher from 1984 to 1992.[2]
Before entering and during her term in public office Vesper ran her own farm, growing tobacco, alfalfa, and cattle.[2] Due to her experience and interest in farming tobacco, Vesper was a member of an Ohio "Tobacco Settlement Task Force" in 1999.[4]
Public career
editVesper entered public office as a member of the Ohio parliament on 3 January 1993.
In 2001, Vesper was nominated as Ohio's regional economic development representative by then governor, Bob Taft.[5]
In 2002, Vesper won the Matha Dorsey Award for economic achievement.[6] Vesper died on December 4, 2018, at the age of 81.[7]
Notes
edit- ^ Rose’s Park | Xavier Magazine Retrieved 2018-05-17.
- ^ a b c d Ohio Women's Policy and Research Commission. "Rose Vesper". Ohio Ladies' Gallery website. The Ohio Channel. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Brunsman, Barrett J. (1 January 2011). "Tom Niehaus, former journalist, will hold power as president of Ohio Senate". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett Co. Inc. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ Theis, Sandy; Suddes, Thomas (26 September 1999). "Task force looks for ways to help tobacco farmers". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "Former lawmaker moves to economic development: Vesper sees opportunities for downtown, regionalism". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett Co. Inc. 14 February 2001. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "Past Martha Dorsey Award Recipients". Clermont Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "Rose Vesper Obituary (1937 - 2018) - New Richmond, OH - The Cincinnati Enquirer". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
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