Sir Adam Beck 1857-1925
Born at Baden, Ontario, Beck became a manufacturer in London which he represented in the Legislative Assembly (1902-19 and 1923-25). A member of the provincial cabinet (1905-14 and 1923-25) he presided in 1906 over the enactment of the law establishing the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission. From the creation of the Commission until his death at London he served as its chief administrative officer.
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