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Philip D. Cloutier

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Philip Cloutier
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
from the 11th district
In office
January 3, 1995 – September 4, 1998
Preceded byPeggy Bradley
Succeeded byCatherine Cloutier
Member of the New Castle County Council
In office
1988–1994
Personal details
Born(1949-10-01)October 1, 1949
Ware, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedSeptember 4, 1998(1998-09-04) (aged 48)
Wilmington, Delaware, Delaware, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCatherine Labonte
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania (BS, MS)
Widener University (JD)

Philip D. Cloutier (October 1, 1949 – September 4, 1998) was an American politician, engineer, and attorney who served as a member of the Delaware House of Representatives and New Castle County Council.

Early life and education

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Cloutier was born in Ware, Massachusetts. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from University of Pennsylvania in 1972 and 1974. He received his Juris Doctor from the Widener University Delaware Law School in 1982.

Career

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After graduating from law school, Cloutier was admitted to the Delaware State Bar Association. He also served as a purchasing agent for the Du Pont Company. He served on the New Castle County Council from 1988 to 1994 and later served as the council's president. Cloutier was a Republican. He served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1994 until his death.[1][2]

Upon his death, Cloutier's wife, Catherine Cloutier, was selected to succeed him in the House. She was later elected to the Delaware Senate.[3]

Personal life

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Cloutier lived in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife and family. He died of cancer in 1998.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Votesmart.org-Philip Clouier
  2. ^ Philip D. Cloutier
  3. ^ Newsroom, The Republican (2011-03-20). "Cries and whispers: Delaware Sen. Catherine Cloutier sworn in at Palmer funeral home, Mayor Sarno in a Bentley and more". masslive. Retrieved 2020-07-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "Misc. Kent County, Delaware Obituaries & Death Notices". www.obitcentral.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2004. Retrieved 2020-07-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
Delaware House of Representatives
Preceded by
Peggy Bradley
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
from the 11th district

1995–1998
Succeeded by