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1990-01-01 |
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| Name | John Watson "Doug" Cook |
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Vestavia Hills, Alabama , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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June 14, 1934
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| Died | October 02, 1999
(65 years)
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| Contributor | User 490 |
| Last Modifed | Mr. Matt
Aug 31, 2022 06:02am |
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| Info | WHEREAS, it is with deep and abiding sorrow that we record the death of our friend and colleague, John Watson "Doug" Cook, a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1966-70 and a member of the Alabama State Senate from 1970-74 and 1978-1982, on October 2, 1999, at the age of 65 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook, whose leadership and accomplishments were widely acknowledged, had a positive impact upon state government and all Alabamians during his legislative tenure on major standing committees, including Judiciary, Finance and Taxation, Governmental Affairs, Education, and Health; and
WHEREAS, he earned a B. S. Degree from Auburn University; ably served as president of Sigma Pi Fraternity; and was a graduate of both the Birmingham School of Law and the Command and General Staff College; he ultimately retired from the Alabama National Guard as an Inspector General for the State; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook, who sponsored legislation which created the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and the Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, served with distinction and honor in numerous civic, trade, and fraternal organizations, including president of the Dixie Shrine Association and Potentate of Zamora Shrine Temple; board chairman of the Alabama Trucking Association; and as chairman of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Induction Committee; and
WHEREAS, he also provided exemplary leadership as a board member of the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, Birmingham and Visitors Bureau, head coach of The Birmingham Touchdown Club, and as an active member of the Vestvia Country Club; and
WHEREAS, left to cherish the memories of Mr. Cook are Patsy Elliott Cook; daughter, Pamela Cook; grandson, Elliott Cook; brother and sister-in-law, Ocie M. and Brandi Cook, Jr., sisters and brothers-in-law, Iona and Perry Pitts, Mary Ellen and Harold Oaks, Carolyn and Glenn McConnell; and sister, Carol Thompson; and
WHEREAS, Mr. John Watson "Doug" Cook will indeed be remembered for his esteemed record of personal, professional, public service, and civic achievements, as well as his integrity and steadfast devotion to the betterment of the State of Alabama; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we sorrowfully mourn the death of John Watson "Doug" Cook, our friend and colleague, and extend our very deepest sympathy to his loving family, for whom a copy of this resolution of sincere condolence is provided.
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