Philip D. Cloutier
Philip D. Cloutier (October 1, 1949 – September 4, 1998) was an American politician, engineer, and attorney.
Philip Cloutier | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| In office 1994 – September 4, 1998 | |
| Succeeded by | Catherine Cloutier |
| Member of the New Castle County Council | |
| In office 1988–1994 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1949 Ware, Massachusetts |
| Died | September 4, 1998 (aged 49) Wilmington, Delaware |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania (BS, MS) Widener University (JD) |
Early life and education
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
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
Cloutier lived in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife and family. He died of cancer in 1998.[4]
Notes
- Votesmart.org-Philip Clouier
- Philip D. Cloutier
- 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.
- "Misc. Kent County, Delaware Obituaries & Death Notices". www.obitcentral.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.