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Indiana House of Representatives: 2014-present
House District 32: Includes all of Tipton County and portions of Hamilton, Howard, Grant, Madison and Delaware counties.
Committees:
Education (Vice Chair)
Family, Children and Human Affairs
Judiciary
Statehouse Phone Number: 317-232-9678
Education:
Anderson College - Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies and Political Science
Butler University – Master’s Degree in Education: Educational Administration
Purdue University - Superintendent License and Curriculum Specialist Degree
Activities:
Cicero Christian Church Member
Cicero Little League Coach
Indiana Principal Leadership Institute Member
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents Member
Indiana Association of School Principals Member
Hamilton North Chamber of Commerce Member
Indiana Farm Bureau Member
National Rifle Association Member
Honors:
Boss of the Year, Hamilton County Business Women
State Finalist, District Principal of the Year
Health Award (promoting health and wellness), Governor Mitch Daniels and First Lady Cheri Daniels
Service Awards, Noblesville Schools and Hamilton Heights School Corporation
High School Library named for (HHHS)
Community Health Award (representing Hamilton Heights’ Ryan White), Governor Robert Orr
Health Education Sherry and Mitch Daniels Outstanding Legislator award
American Institute of Architects Indiana Legislator of the Year award
Occupation: Teacher/Principal/Superintendent (retired)
State Representative Tony Cook joined the Indiana House of Representatives in December 2014.
Since joining the state legislature, Rep. Cook has served as a strong advocate for education reform. His leadership in the General Assembly stems from a career in education that has spanned more than 40 years, including 36 years in various leadership capacities at Hamilton Heights, Clinton Prairie and Noblesville School Corporations. His many years of experience, accrued knowledge and compassion have strengthened K-12 education in Indiana and put Hoosier students on the path to success.
In 1987, Rep. Cook gained national attention as he welcomed HIV-positive teenager Ryan White to Hamilton Heights High School at the height of an HIV/AIDS crisis riddled with public misperception. Rep. Cook continues to speak across the country on the power and importance of acceptance and AIDS education.
Outside of his role in the legislature, Rep. Cook is involved in a number of community activities. He resides in Cicero with his wife Kathryn, a practicing attorney in Frankfort. Together, they have two grown sons; Tyler and Travis. |