Earlene Hill Hooper
| Earlene Hooper | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 18th district | |
|
Assumed office March 16, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Patton |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1938/1939 (age 76–77)[1] Baltimore, Maryland[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Thomas[2] |
| Residence | Hempstead, New York[2] |
| Alma mater |
Norfolk State University Adelphi University |
| Profession | social worker, politician |
| Website | Official website |
Earlene Hill Hooper (born 1938/1939[1]) represents District 18 in the New York State Assembly, which includes large portions of Nassau County, New York.
First chosen in a special election held on March 15, 1988, Hooper is the only female African-American member of the Assembly from Long Island.
A former social worker, with a B.A. in English from Norfolk State University and a Master's in Social Work from Adelphi University, she previously served as an administrator in New York State's Department of Social Services Division of Child and Family Services.[3]
Hooper also served on the Democratic Platform Committee during 1988.
References
- 1 2 "New York State Assembly: 18th District". Newsday. November 1, 2008. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- 1 2 3 "Assembly Member Earlene Hooper (NY)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ↑ "Earlene Hooper: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
External links
| New York Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Barbara Patton |
New York State Assembly 18th District 1988–present |
Incumbent |
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