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FAX:
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ADDRESS:
1292 Sadler Way Ste 312
Fairbanks, AK 99701 [MAY - DECEMBER]
EMAIL:
Sen.Albert.Kookesh@legis.state.ak.us
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Personal Profile
Date and Place of Birth: November 24, 1948 Juneau, AK
Occupation:
Commercial Fisherman; Lodge and Market Owner/Operator
Spouse:
Sally Woods Kookesh
Children:
Elaine, Jaeleen, Reanna, Albert, Walter
Residency
in Alaska: 1948-present; raised in Angoon
Education:
High School - Mt. Edgecumbe High School College/University - Alaska
Methodist University, 1971, B.A. Post Graduate - University of
Washington, 1976, J.D.
Political
and Government Positions: Special Assistant for Rural
Affairs, Office of the Governor, 1994-96; Alaska Democratic Party,
Precinct Chairman, Central Committeeman
Business
and Professional Positions: Board of Directors, Sealaska
Corporation; Former Business Manager, Executive VP, Acting President/CEO,
Kootznoowoo Inc., 1976-92 Service Organization(s)
Membership:
Chairman, Hall of Fame Committee, Juneau Lions Club; Alaska Native
Brotherhood Grand Camp; Co-Chair, AFN; Alaska School Activities
Association
Special
Interests: Subsistence activities, competitive basketball,
promoting youth sports Other: Honors, Hall of Fame, Mt. Edgecumbe
High School; Hall of Fame, Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka American
Legion Tournament, Gold Medal Tournament; Presidents Award for
Service, ANB Grand Camp, 1995
STAFF:
Nancy Barnes Legislative AideNancy.Barnes@legis.state.ak.us
Dorothy Shockley Legislative AideDorothy.Shockley@legis.state.ak.us
Kimberly Clark Legislative Aidekimberly.clark@legis.state.ak.us
SENATE COMMITTEES:
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PRIME-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
SB 46
CHILD SUPPORT AWARDS KOOKESH
(S) JUD 03/12/10
SB 215
PIONEERS HOME RX DRUG BENEFIT ** WIELECHOWSKI, OLSON
CHAPTER 90 SLA 10 06/17/10
CO-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
HB 10
MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS ** GRUENBERG, CHENAULT
CHAPTER 10 SLA 10 05/01/10
HB 20
FISHERIES LOANS:ENERGY EFFICIENCY/AMOUNT EDGMON, BUCH
CHAPTER 120 SLA 10 08/19/10
HB 50
LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES ** P.WILSON, GARA
CHAPTER 118 SLA 10 07/07/10
HB 63
COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MEMBERS, STAFF ** FAIRCLOUGH, HOLMES
CHAPTER 47 SLA 09 06/23/09
HB 114
STATE TRANS FACILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID RAMRAS
CHAPTER 40 SLA 10 06/02/10
HB 210
IZEMBEK STATE GAME REFUGE LAND EXCHANGE EDGMON
CHAPTER 119 SLA 10 08/19/10
HB 274
ESTABLISHING PURPLE HEART DAY ** DAHLSTROM, GARDNER
CHAPTER 2 SLA 10 03/22/10
HB 307
SEXUAL ASSAULT PROTECTIVE ORDERS HOLMES
CHAPTER 4 SLA 10 03/31/10
HB 334
MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY THOMAS
CHAPTER 44 SLA 10 06/04/10
HB 377
VOLUNTEER AMATEUR SPORTS OFFICIALS STOLTZE
CHAPTER 8 SLA 10 04/30/10
HCR 16
PROCLAIMING SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE DAY HARRIS
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 06/08/09
HCR 20
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH FAIRCLOUGH
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 04/13/10
HJR 9
AVIATION MUSEUM/CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT R.FOSTER
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 07/22/09
HJR 10
VETERANS' HEALTH CARE GUTTENBERG
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 05/25/09
HJR 16
DISABLED VETERANS PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE GATTO
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 06/04/10
HJR 25
HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY THOMAS
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 07/22/09
HJR 26
STATEHOOD/ANCSA LAND SURVEY FUNDING FAIRCLOUGH
LEGIS RESOLVE 66 08/03/10
SB 32
MEDICAID:HOME/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES ELLIS
(H) FIN 04/14/09
SB 43
SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG MENARD
(H) RLS 04/15/10
SB 79
MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 03/05/09
SB 87
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY WIELECHOWSKI
(S) FIN 02/11/09
SB 122
PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS DAVIS
(S) EDC 02/23/09
SB 133
ELECTRONIC HEALTH INFO EXCHANGE SYSTEM PASKVAN
CHAPTER 24 SLA 09 05/25/09
SB 138
TAX CREDIT FOR STATE TOURISM PROGRAM MEYER
(S) FIN 03/20/09
SB 139
INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL PROVIDERS OLSON
(H) FIN 04/12/10
SB 157
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION FOR SUBPORT OLSON
(S) FIN 04/03/09
SB 163
FISHERMEN'S FUND PASKVAN
CHAPTER 103 SLA 10 06/25/10
SB 172
ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION OLSON
CHAPTER 96 SLA 10 06/21/10
SB 173
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS HUGGINS
(S) L&C 03/27/09
SB 180
FELON CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON FRENCH
(S) STA 04/03/09
SB 199
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES ELLIS
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 06/09/10
SB 213
FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS WIELECHOWSKI
(H) FIN 04/14/10
SB 219
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:PROGRAM/MEDICAID MCGUIRE
CHAPTER 109 SLA 10 06/25/10
SB 221
SCHOLARSHIPS/ LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCES STEVENS
CHAPTER 14 SLA 10 05/10/10
SB 243
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE:ROYALTY/PERMIT/FEE MCGUIRE
CHAPTER 38 SLA 10 06/02/10
SB 257
YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES EGAN
CHAPTER 110 SLA 10 06/28/10
SCR 4
ACCEPT FED. ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENTS STEDMAN
HELD ON SECY'S DESK 03/23/09
SCR 14
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH EGAN
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 08/03/10
SJR 12
BYPASS MAIL RATE INCREASE OLSON
(S) CRA 03/11/09
SJR 17
DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO HUGGINS
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 06/17/09
SJR 25
OPPOSING S. 1535--LIMIT ON AERIAL HUNTING BUNDE
(S) RES 01/19/10
SJR 27
FED. FUNDING: DOMESTIC SEAFOOD MARKETING EGAN
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 06/25/10
SR 9
COMMITTEE ROOM NAMED AFTER WILLIAM BELTZ OLSON
SENATE RESOLVE 6 02/10/10
SR 10
DOMESTIC NATURAL GAS & ALT. ENERGY WAGONER
SENATE RESOLVE 7 08/03/10