H.B. Hunt Downer

Background

Downer, H.B. Hunt was born on April 28, 1946 in New Orleans.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Nicholls State University, 1968; Juris Doctor, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1972; postgraduate, Louisiana State University, 1990.

Career

Of counsel, Waitz & Downer, Houma member, Louisiana House of Representatives, since 1975; speaker pro tem, Louisiana House of Representatives, 1988-1992; speaker, Louisiana House of Representatives, since 1996.

Achievements

• H.B. Hunt Downer has been listed as a noteworthy State legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army Reserve, Louisiana Army National Guard. Member Louisiana Bar Association, Terrebonne Parish Bar Association, Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce (board directors), Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association.

Interests

• Avocations: motorcycling, collecting antique military vehicles and uniforms.

Connections

M. Linda Lee; children: Mary, Blair.

child:

Mary Downer

child:

Blair Downer