Heulette Fontenot Explained

Heulette Clovance "Clo" Fontenot, Jr.
Office:Louisiana State Representative for District 71 (Livingston Parish)
Party:Republican
Term Start:1996
Term End:2000
Preceded:Bernard E. Carrier
Succeeded:Dale M. Erdey[1]
Office2:Louisiana State Senator for District 13 (Livingston and East Baton Rouge parishes)
Term Start2:2000
Term End2:2008
Preceded2:Mike Branch
Succeeded2:Dale M. Erdey
Birth Date:14 July 1961
Residence:Livingston, Louisiana, U.S.
Alma Mater:Louisiana State University
Occupation:Operations supervisor for Exxon
Death Date:September 29, 2019

Heulette Clovance Fontenot Jr., known as Clo Fontenot (July 14, 1961 – September 29, 2019), was a Louisiana businessman and politician who served as a Republican in both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature.While in office, Fontenot authored legislation protecting pets during emergency evacuations.[2]

Fontenot received a B.S. from Louisiana State University,[3] and served in municipal government for a time before winning election to state government.[4] Fontenot was a presidential elector for George W. Bush and Dick Cheney in the 2000 United States presidential election.[5] Fontenot declined to run for reelection in 2007 due to other employment commitments.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Louisiana election returns, October 23, 1999. sos.louisiana.gov. October 23, 2009.
  2. Web site: Never Again: Louisiana Pet Evacuation Bill Provides for People and Pets in a Disaster. kinshipcircle.org. October 23, 2009.
  3. Louisiana Encyclopedia (1999), on-line: "Louisiana House District 71"
  4. Web site: Louisiana election returns, October 1, 1988. sos.louisiana.gov. October 23, 2009.
  5. Web site: U.S. presidential electors, 2000. archives.gov. October 23, 2009.
  6. Web site: Senator Dale M. Erdey. louisianagovernmentalstudies.com. August 31, 2011.