Walter E. Cooke
Walter E. Cooke (November 22, 1910 – December 31, 1982) was an American politician from New York.
Life
He was born on November 22, 1910, in Brooklyn, New York City.[1] He married Lillian Reilly, and they had three daughters.
Cooke was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 10th D.) in 1943 and 1944. In November 1944, he ran for re-election but was defeated by Republican Lewis W. Olliffe.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (11th D.) from 1955 to 1964, sitting in the 170th, 171st, 172nd, 173rd and 174th New York State Legislature.
He was again a member of the State Assembly in 1965.
He died on December 31, 1982, in Community Hospital in Brooklyn.[2]
Sources
- ↑ New York Red Book (1958–1959; pg. 87)
- ↑ Walter E. Cooke Is Dead at 72; Ex-Assemblyman and Senator in the New York Times on January 12, 1983
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Francis E. Dorn |
New York State Assembly Kings County, 10th District 1943–1944 |
Succeeded by Lewis W. Olliffe |
| Preceded by John J. Ryan |
New York State Assembly Kings County, 10th District 1965 |
Succeeded by district abolished |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Fred G. Moritt |
New York State Senate 11th District 1955–1964 |
Succeeded by William C. Thompson |
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