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added 27 february 2007
source: town talk press release

Political party: Democrat
Age: 69
Family: Wife, former Maxine Mahfouz;
they are the parents to seven children;
grandfather of 13

Education: Graduate of the LSU Law Enforcement Institute
Employment: Rose from patrolman through the ranks and served for eight years as Alexandria chief of police
Military service: U.S. Army veteran

Civic involvement: Board of Directors of Dixie Youth Baseball
coach; United Way Committee, the Central Louisiana Girl Scouts Development Fund Committee; member of the Board of Directors of the Boys Club of Central Louisiana; 32nd Degree Mason; Shriner; served as chairman of the committee to build the "Heroes Memorial" to honor police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty

Religion: Member of Parkview Baptist Church for more than 40 years
Other interests: Avid outdoorsman and a member of the National Rifle Association

Platform: In announcing his candidacy, Beard said,

"The challenges that face our state and our community are immediate, and they are important. I want to put my maturity, my experiences and my energy to work to make sure that these challenges are met in a way that will move our state and our people forward in a positive way."
"I've spent my life in our community serving to the best of my ability and doing all I can to help make this a safer, better place for all our families," Beard added. "I want to continue doing just that as your state representative."

announced 16 march 2007