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Sharon Cooper

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Sharon Cooper
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 13, 1997
Preceded byLynda Coker
Constituency31st District (1997–2003)
30th District (2003–2005)
41st District (2005–2013)
43rd District (2013–2023)
45th District (2023–Present)
Personal details
Born (1942-10-23) October 23, 1942 (age 82)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTom Cooper (d. 2013)
Residence(s)Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
Alma mater
OccupationMedical administrator

Sharon M. Cooper (born October 23, 1942) is a former registered nurse and politician. She is a Republican representing the 43rd district in Marietta, Georgia.

Early life

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On October 23, 1942, Cooper was born in Houston, Texas.[1]

Education

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In 1968, Cooper earned a BS degree in Child Development from the University of Tennessee. In 1970, Cooper earned an MA degree in Education/Disadvantage Learners from University of South Florida.[1] Cooper earned her BSN and MSN degrees in nursing from Medical College of Georgia.[1]

Career

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Cooper is a former registered nurse and a medical administrator.[1]

In 1992, Cooper was a campaign volunteer.[1] In 1996, Cooper's political career began when she won the election for Georgia House of Representatives district 41.[1][2]

Cooper is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.[1] Cooper is a Republican representing District 43 (was district 41), which encompasses parts of Cobb County. In 2004, Cooper became the Majority Caucus Chairperson and one of the highest ranking women politician in the Georgia House of Representatives.[2] In 2007, Cooper became the Majority Caucus Chairman Emeritus. Cooper is also the Chairperson of the Health and Human Services Committee.[1]

Awards

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  • 2000 Legislator of the Year, Georgia Republican Party.[2]
  • 2014 GA Senior Living Association Legislator of the Year Award.[2]

Personal life

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Cooper's husband was Dr. Tom Cooper (died 2013), a bariatric physician.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Sharon Cooper". votesmart.org. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d "About Rep. Sharon Cooper". gasla.org. 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
  3. ^ "Dr. Tom Cooper (August 14, 1935- November 21, 2013)". dignitymemorial.com. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
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Georgia House of Representatives
Preceded by
Lynda Coker
 Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 31st district
1997–2003 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 30th district
2003–2005 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 41st district
2005–2013 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 43rd district
2013–2023 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 45th district
2023–Present 		Incumbent
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