Legislator Details
Daniel S. Cooper
AKA:
Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/10/1930
City: Los Angeles, CA
County: Los Angeles County, CA
Country: US
Death
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Marital Information:
married Hilda Winshall in 1957; children: 3, Eva, Elizabeth and Joanne
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Jewish
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduate of Detriot Centarl High School; BA and JD, Wayne State University
Biographical Sketch:
Member of Wayne State University Alumnus; 18th District Democratic organization; former member of the Oak Park Youth Guidance Board.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Senate Business , Committee on Committees
Postions Held: Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Oak Park
County of Residence Oakland
District: 15
District Description: Cities of Farmington, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Northville (pt.), Novi, Oak Park, Southfield, South Lyon, Walled Lake and Wixom; townships of Commerce, Farmington, Lyon, Milford, Novi and part of Royal Oak [see tract detail in Manual p.456] in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Commerce
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Committee on Committees , Senate Business
Postions Held: Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Oak Park
County of Residence Oakland
District: 15
District Description: Cities of Farmington, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Northville (pt.), Novi, Oak Park, Southfield, South Lyon, Walled Lake and Wixom; townships of Commerce, Farmington, Lyon, Milford, Novi and part of Royal Oak [see tract detail in Manual p.456] in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Commerce
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Joint Administrative Rules , Judiciary
Postions Held: Democratic Whip
City of Residence: Oak Park
County of Residence Oakland
District: 15
District Description: County of Oakland (part).
Date Elected: 11/4/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Joint Administrative Rules , Judiciary
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City of Residence: Oak Park
County of Residence Oakland
District: 15
District Description: Royal Oak twp; cities of Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge and Southfield in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Served in both chambers
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Public Health , Public Safety
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City of Residence: Oak Park
County of Residence Oakland
District: 69
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Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 76th session.
Vice-Chair of the Committee on Judiciary
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Public Health , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Oak Park
County of Residence Oakland
District: 69
District Description: Cities of Ferndale, Hazel Park (part), Huntington Woods, Oak Park (part) and Pleasant Ridge in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Aid to Handicapped, City Corporations , Federal Relations , Judiciary , Labor
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Oak Park
County of Residence Oakland
District: 69
District Description: Cities of Ferndale, Hazel Park (part), Huntington Woods, Oak Park (part) and Pleasant Ridge in Oakland County
Date Elected: 11/4/1964
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1965
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-chair of the Committee on the Judiciary