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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tom Cooper (d. 2013) |
| Residence(s) | Marietta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Medical administrator |
Early life
editEducation
editIn 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
editCooper 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
editPersonal life
editCooper's husband was Dr. Tom Cooper (died 2013), a bariatric physician.[3]