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Sharon Cooper | |
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 Official portrait, 2025 | |
| 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 | October 23, 1942 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Tom Cooper
(m. 1980; died 2013) |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Medical administrator |
| Website | State house website Campaign website |
Sharon Meyer Cooper[1] (born October 23, 1942) is an American former registered nurse and politician. She is a Republican representing the 45th district in Marietta, Georgia.
Early life
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.[2] Cooper earned her BSN and MSN degrees in nursing from Medical College of Georgia.[2]
Career
Cooper is a former registered nurse and a medical administrator.[2]
In 1992, Cooper was a campaign volunteer.[2] In 1996, Cooper's political career began when she won the election for Georgia House of Representatives district 41.[2][3]
Cooper is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.[2] 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.[3] In 2007, Cooper became the Majority Caucus Chairman Emeritus. Cooper is also the Chairperson of the Health and Human Services Committee.[2]
Awards
Personal life
Cooper's husband was Tom Cooper (died 2013), a bariatric physician.[4]
References
- ↑ Poritz, Isaiah (October 23, 2020). "Candidate Profile: Sharon Cooper". Georgia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Sharon Cooper". votesmart.org. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 "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.
External links
- Georgia House of Representatives bio
- Sharon Cooper at Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermalogical Surgery
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