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2009 Recipient
– 2007 Recipient – Paul Melvin 2006 Recipient
– Jason Cockerham 2005 Recipient – Kyle Shuck Applications will be available during the swim season at the pool in
the Cooper Scholarship file box, or can be downloaded or opened here: 2009
Jim Cooper Memorial Scholarship Application |
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Jim Cooper |
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The Jim Cooper Memorial Scholarship was
established in memory of Jim Cooper, affectionately known as “Coop”, whose
untimely death in April 2005 saddened the entire Shark family. Jim
first became associated with the Sugar Land Sharks in the summer of 1995 when
his son, Brian, joined the team as a 6-and-under. A former competitive
swimmer, Jim immediately took great interest and pride in his son’s
enthusiasm for the sport. He was even more pleased when his daughter,
Kristin, also became a Shark in the 2000 season. Jim loved the Sugar Land Sharks
swim team because he believed that the camaraderie and sense of
family that are a tradition with the Sharks make an important contribution to
our community’s quality of life. Jim demonstrated his loyalty and
devotion to the team in numerous capacities over the years. He became a
Board member in 1996 and served a total of five years on the Board, including
two years as President. From time to time he served as a stroke judge,
stroke judge coordinator, league representative, and starter. One
of Jim’s strongest assets was his communication skills. He was often
sought after in difficult situations because of his common sense and ability
to remain calm and negotiate solutions to problems in a positive
manner. He was always willing to lend a hand wherever needed, and
he did so with compassion, integrity, and excellence. The Sugar Land Sharks established
the Jim Cooper Memorial Scholarship with the hope that Jim’s positive
qualities and dedication to the Sharks will be fostered and recognized in
future generations of the Shark family. The scholarship is awarded to
the Sharks coach, swimmer, or active alumnus who demonstrates leadership,
community spirit and volunteerism, a positive attitude, integrity, and
dedication to the Sharks. The scholarship is offered to assist the
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Direct contributions can be made
to the “Sugar Land Scholarship Foundation” by individuals and
businesses. Mail to: SLSSF, INC. Sugar Land Scholarship
Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. For your tax-deductible gift or
donation, the foundation EIN is 20-4590990. When we receive your
contribution, we will forward your organization a receipt for Tax Purposes. Thank you! |
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~ 2008 Sponsors ~ Jim Cooper Memorial Scholarship |
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BRONZE ($100 - $299) |
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Jay & Connie Harris |
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~ 2007 Sponsors ~ Jim Cooper Memorial Scholarship |
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GOLD ($1,000 +) |
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John & Linda Laing Mazie Leftwich |
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SILVER ($300 - $999) |
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"Shark Sign Auction" |
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Anonymous |
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BRONZE ($100 - $299) |
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Dr. & Mrs. Michael Brhlik |
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The Cooper Family |
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The Dang Family |
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Dr. & Mrs. James Ezelle |
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Dr. & Mrs. Richard Fish |
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The Hall Family |
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Dr. Bob McLaughlin |
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RED (up to $99) |
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The Bailey Family |
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Dr. Lisa Balick |
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The Byars
Family |
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Mr. & Mrs. Charles Correll |
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The Cruz Family |
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Mr. & Mrs. Daryl Deci |
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The Gregory Family |
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Dr. & Mrs. Bowes Hamill |
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Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Landry |
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The McHenry Family |
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The Morales Family |
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The Perez Family |
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Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Pflugfelder |
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The Picka
Family |
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The Ripoll Family |
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Mrs. Debbie Roberts |
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The Sweatt
Family |
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Writers Group (Mrs. Varsha
Bajaj, Kathy Duval, Marty Graham, & Mr. Russell Sanders) |
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The Rondinaro
Family |
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The Stubbs Family |
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3 Anonymous Families |
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The Jim Cooper Memorial
Scholarship Committee thanks every person, family or group that donated to this worthy
cause. We also thank Linda Jackson for diligently working to publicize the Jim Cooper Memorial
Scholarship. |
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