Lee Cooke
Carlton Lee Cooke (born July 12, 1944) is an American politician and businessman. He served as mayor of Austin, Texas from 1988 to 1991.[1] He moved to Austin, Texas in 1970, from service in Vietnam as an air force officer, and was stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base. He is a former employee of the Texas Instruments. He served on Austin City Council for two terms, starting in 1977, and was President/CEO of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce from 1983 to 1987.[2]
Lee Cooke | |
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| 52nd Mayor of Austin, Texas | |
| In office June 15, 1988 – June 15, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Frank C. Cooksey |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Todd |
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| Born | July 12, 1944 Marion, Alabama |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | One daughter, Kimberly Cooke Lyon |
| Residence | Austin, Texas |
| Alma mater | Louisiana Tech University |
| Profession | Businessman |
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