George Hooks
George Hooks | |
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| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office January 14, 1991 – January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis H. McKenzie |
| Succeeded by | Barry Loudermilk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1945 Americus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Auburn University (BA) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
George Hooks (born May 9, 1945) is an American politician and Democratic former member of the Georgia State Senate, representing the 14th District from 1991 through 2013.[1] Previously he was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1980 through 1990.
Background
Senator Hooks, a sixth-generation native of Sumter County, graduated from Americus High School and earned a BA degree from Auburn University. While at Auburn he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, being initiated in 1966. He also holds an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree from Mercer University.
Senator Hooks currently owns an insurance and real estate firm in Americus.
Legislative activity
State House of Representatives
A veteran legislator, Hooks served five terms in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1980 to 1990 where he was assistant administration floor leader for former Governor Joe Frank Harris and was responsible for sponsoring and working for passage of the Governor's legislative proposals.
State Senate
Hooks, a Democrat, is ranking member of the budget-writing Senate Appropriations Committee. Prior to the Republican takeover of the Senate in 2003, he was Chairman of the Committee. He also served on the Senate Rules Committee and chaired the panel until his appointment to the Appropriations post in September 1993. Hooks is a member of the Natural Resources; Ethics (Vice Chair), and Rules. He serves as an ex officio member of the Economic Development, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs Committee. In addition to his standing committee assignments, Hooks serves on a number of interim study committees and state commissions. Senator Hooks co-chairs the joint Senate–House Budgetary Responsibility Oversight Committee, created by the 1993 Georgia General Assembly to help bring about budget reform by strengthening the legislature's role in evaluating the performance of state agencies. He is also a member of the Senate–House Fiscal Affairs Committee which is responsible for considering the transfer of state funds within agencies when the General Assembly is not in session. Hooks serves on the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee which sets policy and oversees the management of Senate operations. He also serves on the joint Senate–House Legislative Services Committee which oversees the Legislative Fiscal Office, the Legislative Budget Office, and the Office of Legislative Counsel. Senator Hooks is a member of the Executive Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC). He also serves on the Legislative Management Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), and the Fiscal Oversight and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.
Community work
Active in community affairs, Hooks was named an Outstanding Young Man of America in 1979, by the State
The 14th Senate District includes
, Dooly, Marion, and Crawford counties.References
- ^ "Georgia State Senator George Hooks (Democrat – 14)". senate.ga.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ "Senator George Hooks (D-SS 14)". Georgia General Assembly. Archived from the original on February 6, 2007. Retrieved January 6, 2007.
- ^ Ross, Michael (2006). "Sen. Hooks receives highest Boy Scout honor" (PDF). Troop 21 Americus, Georgia. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 30, 2007. Retrieved January 6, 2007.
- ^ Michael, Ross (October 1, 2006). "Sen. Hooks receives highest Boy Scout honor". Americus Times-Recorder. pp. 1A, 3A. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved January 6, 2007.