Heulette Clovance "Clo" Fontenot, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Representative for District 71 (Livingston Parish) | |
| In office 1996–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard E. Carrier |
| Succeeded by | Dale M. Erdey[1] |
| Louisiana State Senator for District 13 (Livingston and East Baton Rouge parishes) | |
| In office 2000–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Branch |
| Succeeded by | Dale M. Erdey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1961 |
| Died | September 29, 2019 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Livingston, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
| Occupation | Operations supervisor for Exxon |
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]
- ^ "Louisiana election returns, October 23, 1999". sos.louisiana.gov. Retrieved October 23, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Never Again: Louisiana Pet Evacuation Bill Provides for People and Pets in a Disaster" (PDF). kinshipcircle.org. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
- ^ Louisiana Encyclopedia (1999), on-line: "Louisiana House District 71"
- ^ "Louisiana election returns, October 1, 1988". sos.louisiana.gov. Retrieved October 23, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "U.S. presidential electors, 2000". archives.gov. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
- ^ "Senator Dale M. Erdey". louisianagovernmentalstudies.com. Retrieved August 31, 2011.