Robert D. Houley
Robert D. Houley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office 1969–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Repko |
| Succeeded by | Thomas G. Carruthers |
| In office 1975–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas G. Carruthers |
| Succeeded by | Michael J. Skelley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 20, 1927 |
| Died | October 2, 2013 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Alma mater | University of New Hampshire |
Robert D. Houley (November 20, 1927 – October 2, 2013) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 35th district of the Connecticut State Senate.
Life and career
[edit]Houley attended Berlin High School and served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. After his service, he attended the University of New Hampshire.[2]
Houley served in the Connecticut State Senate[3] from 1969 to 1973 and again from 1975 to 1979.
Houley died on October 2, 2013, from prostate cancer, at the age of 85.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Candidate Asks Voters' Support For Amendment". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. October 18, 1970. Retrieved January 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Robert Houley Obituary (1927-2013)". The Palm Beach Post. October 6, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Selected State Officials and the Legislatures, Council of State Governments, 1975
- ^ "Robert Houley, 85, former state senator from Vernon, dies". Record-Journal. Meriden, Connecticut. October 7, 2013. p. C2. Retrieved January 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Robert "Bob" Houley '53". UNH Magazine. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
