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John A. Cosgrove
Member From: 2002 - August 16, 2013
- Birth Date: 1954 Birth Place:Montgomery, Alabama
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Sue Ann Culpepper
- Children: Michael and Brian
- Religion: Baptist
- Education: Annandale High School Tidewater Community College (A.A.S.; Electronics; 1983) Old Dominion University (B.S.E.E.T.; 1985)
- Military Service: USNR (Aerospace Engineering Officer, 1987-98)
- Occupation/Profession: Electronics engineer
- Memberships/Affiliations: Great Bridge Baptist Church Joint Commission on Technology and Science Joint Subcommittee Studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education in K-12 (chairman) Chesapeake Bay Commission (chairman) U.S. Route 460 Communications Committee Virginia Commission on Military Bases Virginia Housing Commission Fourth Congressional District GOP Committee (former chairman) Chesapeake Rotary South Norfolk Ruritan Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #9 Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University (advisory board) Old Dominion University (alumni board) Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership (1998 graduate and state board member) American Cancer Society Relay for Life (honorary chairman) First Tee of Hampton Roads (board member) Chesapeake Crimeline (former member) Virginia Commission on Base Retention Hampton Roads Civic Leadership Forum Governor's Commission on National and Community Service (director) Republican Party of Chesapeake (former chairman) Republican Party of Virginia (executive committee) Virginia Republican State Central Committee Republican National Convention (2000, 2004 delegate) Recreation League (football, baseball coach)
- Awards: Virginia State Police Association, Legislator of the Year (2005) Virginia Fraternal Order of Police, Legislator of the Year (2005) Family Foundation, Legislator of the Year (2005) Virginia Fire Prevention Association, Legislator of the Year (2007) Virginia Retail Merchants Association, Legislator of the Year (2007) American Council of Engineering Companies, Engineer of the Year (2009) Virginia State Sheriffs' Association, Legislator of the Year (2009)
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices:
Chesapeake City Council (1998-2001; Vice Mayor, 2000-01)
State Senate (2013- )
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 2002 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Counties Cities and Towns Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2003 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Privileges and Elections Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2004 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Privileges and Elections Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2005 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | General Laws Privileges and Elections Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2006 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | General Laws Privileges and Elections Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2007 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | General Laws Privileges and Elections Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2008 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | General Laws Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2009 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | General Laws Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2010 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2011 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Commerce and Labor Privileges and Elections Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2012 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Commerce and Labor Privileges and Elections Science and Technology Transportation |
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| 2013 | City of Chesapeake (part) | 78 | Republican | Commerce and Labor Privileges and Elections Science and Technology Transportation |
*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.