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Sharon Cooper
American registered nurse and politician
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.
Sharon Cooper | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 13, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Lynda Coker |
Constituency | 31st 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 81) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Tom Cooper (d. 2013) |
Residence(s) | Marietta, Georgia, U.S. |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Medical administrator |
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]
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]
Cooper's husband was Dr. Tom Cooper (died 2013), a bariatric physician.[3]
- "Sharon Cooper". votesmart.org. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- "About Rep. Sharon Cooper". gasla.org. 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- "Dr. Tom Cooper (August 14, 1935- November 21, 2013)". dignitymemorial.com. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- Georgia House of Representatives bio
- Sharon Cooper at Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermalogical Surgery
Georgia House of Representatives | ||
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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 |