Oce Smith, who began his career as a page in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

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OCE SMITH, WHO BEGAN HIS CAREER AS A PAGE IN THE WEST VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES, then worked for two U.S. senators before spending 45 years as sergeant-at-arms for the House of Delegates, died in November. He was 76. During his more than four decades as chief sergeant, he served with 12 governors, 13 House speakers and 10 Senate presidents. He was also a founding member of NCSL's National Legislative Services and...