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Virginia House of Delegates
Session 2007
Cosgrove, John A.
R - 78th District
District includes City of Chesapeake (part)
Member from 2002


Committee AssignmentsLegislation
Counties Cities and Towns
Science and Technology
Transportation
Chief Patron
Co-Patron
Personal Information
Born: June 7, 1954
Gender: M
Race: Caucasian
Religion: Baptist
Membership & Affiliation:
Great Bridge Baptist Church
Fourth Congressional District GOP Committee (former chairman)
Chesapeake Rotary
South Norfolk Ruritan
Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 9
Chesapeake Crimeline (former member)
Virginia Commission on Base Retention
Hampton Roads Civic Leadership Forum
Sports Authority of Hampton Roads
Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at University of Virginia (fellow)
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
2000 Republican National Convention (delegate)
Recreation League (football and baseball coach)
Joint Commission on Technology and Science
Chesapeake Bay Commission
U.S. Route 460 Communications Committee
Joint Subcommittee Studying the VRS and Line of Duty Act
Joint Subcommittee Studying the Voting Equipment Certification Process
Virginia Commission on Military Bases
Virginia Housing Commission
Education:
Annandale High School
Tidewater Community College (A.A.S.; Electronics; 1983)
Old Dominion University (B.S.E.E.T.; 1985)

Virginia Colleges and Universities:
Old Dominion University; Tidewater Community College
Military Service:
USNR (Aerospace Engineering Officer, 1987-present)
Occupation/Profession:
Electronics engineer
Awards:
Virginia State Police Association, Legislator of the Year (2005)
Elected State/ Local Office:
Chesapeake City Council (1998-2001; Vice Mayor, 2000-01)