Laurent W. Belanger (May 31, 1931 – June 9, 2023) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 61st district of the Florida House of Representatives.[2][3]

Laurent W. Belanger
Belanger in 1974
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 61st district
In office
1974–1976
Preceded byDonald Crane
Succeeded byDorothy Eaton Sample
Personal details
Born(1931-05-31)May 31, 1931
Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedJune 9, 2023(2023-06-09) (aged 92)
Political partyRepublican[1]
Alma materSaint Anselm College
Loyola University Chicago

Life and career edit

Belanger was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, on May 31, 1931.[4] He attended Saint Anselm College and Loyola University Chicago.[5]

In 1974, Belanger was elected to represent the 61st district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Donald Crane. He served until 1976, when he was succeeded by Dorothy Eaton Sample.[2][3]

Belanger died on June 9, 2023, at the age of 92.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Belanger Withdraws Candidacy". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. March 10, 1964. p. 23. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ "Laurent W. Belanger (Republican)". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. April 14, 1966. p. 111. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, The State, 1974
  6. ^ "Laurent Belanger Obituary (2023)". Tampa Bay Times. June 15, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.