Karen B. Coolman (born August 26, 1947)[2] is an American politician. She served as a Democratic member for the 86th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[3][4]
Karen B. Coolman | |
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Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 86th district | |
In office 1974–1976 | |
Preceded by | Jon C. Thomas |
Succeeded by | Linda C. Cox |
Personal details | |
Born | Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. | August 26, 1947
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Charles Douglas[1] |
Alma mater | Michigan State University |
Life and career
editCoolman was born in Norfolk, Virginia.[2] She attended Michigan State University.[5][6]
In 1974, Coolman was elected to represent the 86th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Jon C. Thomas. She served until 1976, when she was succeeded by Linda C. Cox.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Husband, Son Helped Karen Win". Fort Lauderdale News. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. November 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved February 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Incorporated, 2002, p. 1565
- ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Karen Coolman: First Broward Women Legislator". Fort Lauderdale News. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. November 10, 1974. p. 170. Retrieved February 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, Florida: The State, 1974, p. 63