Kim King | |
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Member of the KentuckyHouseofRepresentatives from the 55th [1] district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Kent Stevens |
Personal details | |
Born | November 29,1962 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Carey King |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Harrodsburg,Kentucky |
Alma mater | Eastern Kentucky University |
Profession | Farmer,fitness trainer |
Committees | Tourism &Outdoor Recreation (Chair) Agriculture Economic Development &Workforce Investment Small Business &Information Technology |
Kimberly King (born November 29,1962) is an American politician and Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 55th House district 55 since January 2011. Her districted is composed of Mercer and Washington counties as well as part of Jessamine County. [2]
King graduated from Mercer County High School in 1980 before earning a Bachelor of Arts in fitness and wellness management from Eastern Kentucky University in 2004,graduating magna cum laude and Phi Kappa Phi. During her time at Eastern she served as president of the Exercise and Sport Science Student Association for three years,and was the first grandmother to graduate from Eastern's Honors Scholars Program. [2] [3]
She is the owner and operator of 4 Kings Angus Cattle Farm. [4] [3]
Prior to being elected,King served as president of the Mercer County Republican Women's Club as well as publicity chair for the Mercer County Republican Party.
Currently,she serves as chair of the House Standing Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.
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