Clyde F. Bel Jr. | |
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Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
In office 1968–1972 | |
Succeeded by | Thomas A. Casey |
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
In office 1976–1980 | |
Preceded by | Thomas A. Casey |
Succeeded by | Mary Landrieu |
Personal details | |
Born | Clyde Francis Bel Jr. June 11, 1932 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | September 6, 2014 | (aged 82)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Meryl Ann Wiedemann[1] |
Children | 5[1] |
Parent | Clyde F. Bel Sr. (father)[2] |
Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
Clyde Francis Bel Jr. (June 11, 1932 – September 6, 2014) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 28th and 90th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[3]
Bel was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Carmelita Killelea and Clyde F. Bel Sr., a politician.[1] He attended the Jesuit High School, graduating in 1951.[1] He then attended Louisiana State University.[1] In 1968, Bel was elected for the 28th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[3] He was succeeded by Thomas A. Casey in 1972.[3] In 1976, Bel was elected for the 90th district, succeeded Casey and being succeeded by Mary Landrieu in 1980.[3]
He died in September 2014, at the age of 82.[1]