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William Ross Cotter (July 18, 1926 – September 8, 1981) was an American politician and Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut.
William R. Cotter | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1971 – September 8, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Emilio Q. Daddario |
| Succeeded by | Barbara B. Kennelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Ross Cotter July 18, 1926 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | September 8, 1981 (aged 55) East Lyme, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Trinity College |
He was born in Hartford, Connecticut and graduated from Trinity College in 1949.
In 1953, he was elected to the city's court of common council and from 1955 to 1957 served as an aide to Governor Abraham Ribicoff.
He then served as Connecticut's deputy insurance commissioner from 1957 to 1964 and as insurance commissioner from 1964 through 1970.
He was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-second and to the five succeeding Congresses and served from January 3, 1971, until his death from pancreatic cancer at his sister's home in East Lyme, Connecticut, on September 8, 1981, aged 55.[1]
In 1982, the William R. Cotter Federal Building at Hartford was named in his honor.
See also
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edit- ^ "Rep. Cotter of Connecticut dies at 55". New York Times. September 9, 1981.
- United States Congress. "William R. Cotter (id: C000799)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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