Albert Kookesh
Albert Matthew Kookesh, Jr. (November 24, 1948 – May 28, 2021) was an American politician who served as a member of the Alaska Senate. He represented District C as a Democrat from 2005 through 2013. Previously he was a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1997 through 2005.
Albert Kookesh | |
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| Member of the Alaska Senate from the C district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 15, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Georgianna Lincoln |
| Succeeded by | Click Bishop |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office January 13, 1997 – January 10, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Mackie |
| Succeeded by | William "Bill" Thomas, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1948 Juneau, Alaska |
| Died | May 28, 2021 (aged 72) Angoon, Alaska |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sally Woods Kookesh |
| Residence | Angoon, Alaska |
| Alma mater | Alaska Pacific University University of Washington |
Kookesh received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington in 1976 and was a commercial fisherman, who owned and operated a lodge and market. He was on the board of directors of the Sealaska Corporation and was a co-chair of the Alaska Federation of Natives. His earlier professional positions included Business Manager, Executive VP, and Acting President/CEO for Kootznoowoo Inc.
He is of the Tlingit Nation, Eagle Tribe, Teikweidí (Brown Bear) Clan, child of L'eeneidí (Dog Salmon) Clan.
He died on May 28, 2021, in Angoon, Alaska at age 72.