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Alex Shook
Alex Shook (b. August 20, 1969) was a Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. He represented District 44 from 2006 to 2010.[1]
Education
Shook earned his B.A. in psychology from West Virginia University in 1991. He went on to receive his M.S. in industrial and labor relations in 1993. He then earned his J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in 1997.[1]
Career
Shook is a real estate development partner for Zoey 2, Limited Liability Company. He is also partner of Hamstead, Williams & Shook Professional Limited Liability Company, Attorneys at Law.[1]
Committee assignments
While a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, Shook served on the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia House
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia House
- Roads and Transportation Committee, West Virginia House[1]
Elections
2010
Shook did not run for re-election to District 44 in 2010.[2]
Personal
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Shook has a wife, Alicia.[1]
Noteworthy events
DUI arrest (2010)
- See also: Politicians convicted of DUI
Shook was arrested on January 27, 2010, on a misdemeanor DUI charge while returning from a local Chamber of Commerce dinner. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined. Shook had introduced a bill in the House on January 13, aimed at reducing recidivism of DUI driving offenses for those under the age of 21.[3][4]
External links
- West Virginia House of Delegates
- Project Vote Smart, "Legislative profile"
- Project Vote Smart, "Biography"
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Shook"
- ↑ Charleston Gazette, "Monongalia legislator charged with DUI in Charleston," January 28, 2010
- ↑ Charleston Gazette, "Shook charged with DUI (updated)," January 28, 2010
- ↑ WSAZ, "West Virginia delegate apologizes for DUI in Charleston," January 31, 2010
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| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 44 2006–2010 |
Succeeded by Anthony P. "Tony" Barill (D) |
