John Warren Cooke
John Warren Cooke (February 28, 1915 – November 28, 2009) was an American politician and newspaper publisher. A Democrat, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates 1942–1980 and was its Speaker from 1968 until his retirement.
John Warren Cooke | |
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| 50th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office January 10, 1968 – January 9, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | E. Blackburn Moore |
| Succeeded by | A. L. Philpott |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 32nd, 31st and 48th district | |
| In office January 14, 1942 – January 9, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | James Bland Martin |
| Succeeded by | Harvey Morgan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 28, 1915 Mathews, Virginia |
| Died | November 28, 2009 (aged 94) Mathews County, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anne Brown Rawn |
| Children | Giles Cooke, Elsa Verbyla |
| Residence | Mathews, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute |
| Profession | Newspaper publisher |
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