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Sharon Cooper
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 43rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
1997
Personal details
Born (1942-10-23) October 23, 1942 (age 82)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTom Cooper (d. 2013)
ResidenceMarietta, Georgia
Alma mater
OccupationMedical administrator, registered nurse

Sharon Cooper is an American registered nurse and politician. She is a Republican representing the 43rd district in Marietta, Georgia.

Early life

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

Education

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

Cooper is a 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

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

Personal life

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

References

  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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