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==Background==

==Background==

Downer graduated in 1964 from Terrebonne High School in Houma and first attended [[Louisiana State University]] in [[Baton Rouge]]. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Nicholls State University (then College) in Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish. He was named to ''Who's Who Among Colleges and Universities'' in 1967. In 1974, he received his law degree from Loyola University in [[New Orleans]]. He did graduate work at LSU and studied at the [[United States Army]] War College in 1999.<ref name="ng">http://www.ng.mil/ngbgomo/library/bio/downer_h.htm</ref>

Downer graduated in 1964 from Terrebonne High School in Houma and first attended [[Louisiana State University]] in [[Baton Rouge]]. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Nicholls State University (then College) in Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish. He was named to ''Who's Who Among Colleges and Universities'' in 1967. In 1974, he received his law degree from Loyola University in [[New Orleans]]. He did graduate work at LSU and studied at the [[United States Army]] War College in 1999.<ref name=pvs/>

While in college and law school, Downer held a number of odd jobs: oilfield roustabout from 1970 to 71, legislative assistant from 1970 to 1972, and school bus driver from 1965 to 1970.

While in college and law school, Downer held a number of odd jobs: oilfield roustabout from 1970 to 71, legislative assistant from 1970 to 1972, and school bus driver from 1965 to 1970.