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.

Robert D. Houley
Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 35th district
In office
1969–1973
Preceded byAndrew Repko
Succeeded byThomas G. Carruthers
In office
1975–1979
Preceded byThomas G. Carruthers
Succeeded byMichael J. Skelley
Personal details
Born(1927-11-20)November 20, 1927
DiedOctober 2, 2013(2013-10-02) (aged 85)
Political partyDemocratic[1]
Alma materUniversity of New Hampshire

Life and career

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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

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  1. ^ "Candidate Asks Voters' Support For Amendment". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. October 18, 1970. Retrieved January 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ "Robert Houley Obituary (1927-2013)". The Palm Beach Post. October 6, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Selected State Officials and the Legislatures, Council of State Governments, 1975
  4. ^ "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.  
  5. ^ "Robert "Bob" Houley '53". UNH Magazine. Retrieved January 6, 2024.