Richard S. Cordrey
Richard Cordrey | |
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Cordrey in 2012 | |
| President pro tempore of the Delaware Senate | |
| In office 1977–1997 | |
| Preceded by | J. Donald Isaacs |
| Succeeded by | Thurman Adams Jr. |
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office 1973–1997 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | George Bunting Jr. |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| In office 1971–1973 | |
| Preceded by | George Edward Gray |
| Succeeded by | Howard Clendaniel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1933 Millsboro, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | August 21, 2022 (aged 88) Millsboro, Delaware |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Jane Cordrey |
| Education | Goldey-Beacom College |
Richard S. Cordrey (September 8, 1933 – August 21, 2022) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician from Delaware. He served in both chambers of the Delaware General Assembly, in the State Senate from 1973 to 1997 and in the House of Representatives from 1971 to 1973. He also served as president pro tem of the State Senate for twenty years from 1977 to 1997 and as the Secretary of Finance of Delaware from 2005 to 2009.