Assemblyman Cook was elected in November 2006 to represent the 65th Assembly District, which includes Joshua Tree and the rest of the Morongo Basin. Per the JT MAC:
An infantry officer in the US Marine Corps for 26 years, Assemblyman Cook’s actions in combat earned him many honors, including the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He would later use his training and experiences to teach courses at the University of California Riverside and Copper Mountain College.
Prior to running for Assembly, Assemblyman Cook campaigned for and won a seat on the Yucca Valley Town Council. He has also held leadership posts with area United Way and Red Cross chapters and is the past Executive Director of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Paul is a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and
American Legion. He and his wife Jeanne reside in Yucca Valley.
Thursday, July 17, 2008, 7:00 pm, at Joshua Tree Community Center, 6171 Sunburst Avenue, Joshua Tree.
