| Robert F. Gilligan
Speaker of the House District: 19th Representative District Area: Newport/Sherwood Park Email: robert.gilligan@state.de.us Spouse’s Name: Jeanne
Occupation: Retired Educator; Full-time Legislator Born: January 8, 1942 Education: BS, Political Science, St. Joseph’s College; MA, Education, Villanova University; Graduate work, St. Joseph’s College and the University of Delaware Affiliations: Mill Creek Fire Company, Board member, Blood Bank of Delmarva Formerly: President of board of directors, Mid-County Senior Center; State Representative 1972 to present; Joint Finance Committee 1975 to 1982; Majority Leader 1983 to 1984; Minority Whip 1985 to 1995; Minority Leader 1995 to 2008 |
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