Paul Cook (politician)
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 8th district |
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Assumed office January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Nancy Pelosi |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 65th district |
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In office December 4, 2006 – November 30, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Russ Bogh |
| Succeeded by | Sharon Quirk-Silva |
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Paul Joseph Cook March 3, 1943 Meriden, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jeanne Cook |
| Residence | Yucca Valley, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater |
California State University, San Bernardino Southern Connecticut State University University of California, Riverside |
| Occupation | Professor |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Awards |
 Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) |
| Website | Representative Paul Cook |
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| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Rank |
 Colonel
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| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Paul Joseph Cook (born March 3, 1943) is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for California's 8th congressional district since 2013. Previously, he served as a member of California State Assembly from 2006 to 2012 and on the Yucca Valley city council from 1998 until 2006. He is a Republican.
Cook was born in Meriden, Connecticut in 1943. He was raised in Meriden and did not permanently move to California until the end of his military career. In 1966, he graduated from Southern Connecticut State University, earning a B.S. in teaching. Later that year, he joined the United States Marine Corps. As an infantry officer, Cook served in the Vietnam War.
He later earned an MPA from California State University, San Bernardino in 1996 and a master's in political science from University of California Riverside in 2000. His actions in combat earned him many honors, including the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He served in the Marine Corps for 26 years.
From 1993–1994, he was Director of Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. From 1998-2002, he was a professor at Copper Mountain College. Cook taught courses on political violence and terrorism at University of California Riverside since 2002.
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