Bennie (Bennie) Cook (R-SH143)
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Representative
Room 203-B State Capitol 201 West Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, MO 65101

District Office:
201 West Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Elected: 2020    Next Election: 2024
Spouse: Amanda   
Committee Assignments
Vice ChairHouse Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety
MemberHouse Special Committee on Homeland Security
MemberHouse Committee on Health and Mental Health Policy
MemberHouse Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing
MemberSubcommittee on Appropriations - Public Safety, Corrections, Transportation, and Revenue
Counties Representing
Dent / Oregon / Reynolds / Shannon

Bio

Representative Bennie Cook, a Republican, represents Texas, Phelps, and Maries counties (District 143) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2020.

In addition to his legislative duties, Cook has maintained a commission with the Texas County Sheriff's Department dating back to 2005. He has a total of 19 years in law enforcement working for departments in Texas County, Columbia and Belle, Missouri. Rep. Cook has a strong history in social service as the director of the Texas County Food Pantry and as a field representative for Congressman Jason Smith. In each of these positions, Cook worked extensively with federal, state, and local agencies to assist his constituents.

Rep. Cook serves as a deacon of Oak Hill Christian Church, the president of the Houston Lions Club and a Board member for the Texas County Farm Bureau. Rep. Cook has also served as a Texas County 911 Board member, Texas County Emergency Management Director and on the Houston Parks and Recreation Board.

Rep. Cook has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration and an associate's degree in Human Services from Columbia College.

Rep. Bennie Cook resides on a small farm in Houston, Missouri with his wife, Dr. Amanda Cook PharmD. They are blessed with five children- Reaghan, Ben, Addison, Isabella, and William.








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