| 词条 | Sharon Hewitt |
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|image =Sharon Hewitt.jpg |name= Sharon Hewitt |state_senate = Louisiana |district = 1st |term_start=January 2016 |preceded=A. G. Crowe |birth_date=September 1958 |birth_name= |birth_place= |residence=Slidell St. Tammany Parish |spouse=Stan Hewitt |children=2 |party= Republican |occupation=Engineer |education= Louisiana State University (BSME) |website= {{url|http://senate.la.gov/senators/senpage.asp?SenID=1|Government website}} {{url|http://sharonhewitt.com|Campaign website}} }} Sharon Woodall Hewitt (born September 1958)[1] is a Republican member of the Louisiana State Senate for District 1, which encompasses portions of St. Tammany, Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes, Louisiana, USA. In January 2016, she succeeded fellow Republican A. G. Crowe, who did not pursue a third term in the primary election held on October 24, 2015. BackgroundHewitt attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rogue, at which she earned in 1981 her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.[2] CareerAfter graduating from LSU[3]{{Self-published source|date=June 2017}} Hewitt started her career working in the field as a technical contributor, in which capacity she assisted in the installation of the first electrical submersible pump in the Gulf of Mexico.[3]{{Self-published source|date=June 2017}} After serving in seven positions at Shell Oil, Hewitt became Deepwater Assets Manager, responsible for all oil and gas activities in the Central Gulf of Mexico.[3]{{Self-published source|date=June 2017}} Hewitt managed a team of over 160 engineers, geologists, geophysicists, offshore workers, and support staff. Managing a $250 million annual budget, Hewitt oversaw more than 10% of Shell Oil's domestic production.[3]{{Self-published source|date=June 2017}} Hewitt has noted the attitude of the oil and gas industry at the time towards women working in the field, and has led initiatives to encourage female STEM education and employment in the industry.[4]{{Self-published source|date=June 2017}} Community serviceHewitt held seventeen positions including Chapter President over her 11 years of service for the National Parent-Teacher Association. In 2010, Hewitt received the National PTA Life Achievement Award (the organization's highest honor at the national level), for her advocacy and leadership in education, safety, and legislation.[5] Hewitt has been recognized for her efforts to replace technology equipment in local schools after Hurricane Katrina devastated the area in 2005.[5] Following Hurricane Ike in 2008, Hewitt organized a relief effort with the Military Road schools, which successfully delivered supplies within two weeks to schools impacted in nearby Cameron Parish.[5] Hewitt served as the Chairman for the St. Tammany Parish Recreation Board, District 16, from 2012-2015.[3]{{Self-published source|date=June 2017}} In this role, Hewitt lead the effort to develop a master plan for parks and recreation in eastern St. Tammany Parish, raising over $65,000 to fund the initiative.[3]{{Self-published source|date=June 2017}} Hewitt is an active volunteer with the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity, serving as a Coordinator for the organization's Fall & Spring Women's Build.[2] Louisiana State SenateOn March 4, 2015, Sharon Hewitt announced her candidacy for the Louisiana State Senate, District 1. Hewitt ran a campaign based on her diverse leadership experience at Shell Oil, as well as her budgeting, finance, and management skills. After defeating her opponent Pete Schneider, Hewitt assumed office on January 11, 2016 for a four-year term. LegislationHewitt has been recognized for her legislative activity, focusing on Louisiana's budgetary issues, STEM education, creating jobs, and restoring Louisiana's coast.[2] In the 2017 Regular Session of the Louisiana State Senate, Senator Hewitt authored or coauthored 18 pieces of legislation.[6] Three bills authored or coauthored by Hewitt in the 2017 Regular Session have been sent to the governor.[6] Hewitt authored SB225, which would create the Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Advisory Council (LaSTEM). SB 225 passed both chambers of the [Louisiana State Legislature] with bipartisan support, and was sent the governor on June 8, 2017.[7] Committee Assignments
Election historyDuring her campaign announcement in 2015, Hewitt stated, "People are tired of career politicians. As an engineer, I am a problem solver. It's time to stop the political games and get to work. Throughout my life, I've earned leadership roles where my passion, organizational skill, collaboration with stakeholders and ability to inspire others has helped solve problems. I will use my skills and abilities to help the people of this district."[8] Hewitt received several prominent conservative endorsements throughout the campaign, including the St. Tammany Parish Republican Party,[9] GatorPAC,[10] and the political arm of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.[11] On October 24, 2015, Hewitt defeated her primary opponent, fellow Republican and former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, Pete Schneider of Lacombe. Hewitt received 15,144 votes (58.7 percent) to Schneider's 10,645 (41.3 percent).[12] Hewitt and Schneider agreed in the campaign on the need to repair the state budget.[13] Prior to her 2015 Senate campaign, Hewitt ran for the District 1 seat on the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, which encompasses Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Tammany parishes. On October 22, 2011, Hewitt was defeated by fellow Republican James Garvey.[14] who received 58.3% of the primary vote.
| title=Louisiana State Senate Elections, 2015 }}{{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Sharon Hewitt |votes = 15,537 |percentage = 58.97% }}{{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = "Pete" Schneider |votes = 10,810 |percentage = 41.03% }}{{Election box hold with party link no swing |winner = Republican Party (US) }}{{Election box end}}
| title=Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Elections, 2011 }}{{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = "Jim" Garvey |votes = 57,910 |percentage = 58.35% }}{{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Sharon Hewitt |votes = 29,483 |percentage = 29.71 }}{{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Independent (United States) |candidate = Lee Barrios |votes = 11,856 |percentage = 11.95% }}{{Election box hold with party link no swing |winner = Republican Party (US) }}{{Election box end}} Personal lifeSenator Hewitt married her husband, Stan, over 30 years ago and they have proudly raised two sons, Chris and Brad. They are longtime members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Slidell.[2] {{Portalbar|Biography|New Orleans|Louisiana|Business and Economics|Engineering|Politics|Conservatism}}References1. ^{{cite web|url=https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/Home?uid=838054|title=Sharon Hewitt, September 1958|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=October 27, 2015}}{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{start box}}{{s-par|us-la-sen}}{{succession box2. ^1 2 3 {{cite web|url=http://senate.la.gov/senators/senbiography.asp?SenID=1|title=Louisiana State Senator Sharon Hewitt Biography|accessdate=June 16, 2017}} 3. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonwhewitt/|title=Sharon Hewitt LinkedIn|accessdate=June 16, 2017}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://sharonhewitt.com/about|title=Sharon Hewitt Campaign Website About|accessdate=June 16, 2017}} 5. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/community/st-tammany/index.ssf/2010/06/northshore_high_school_pta_hon.html |title=Northshore High School PTA honors outstanding volunteers |accessdate=June 17, 2017}} 6. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillSearchList.aspx?srch=a/|title=Louisiana State Senate Bill Search|accessdate=June 16, 2017}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillSearchList.aspx?srch=a/|accessdate=June 16, 2017|title=Louisiana State Senate}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://sharonhewitt.com/news/sharon-hewitt-announces-campaign-for-state|title=Sharon Hewitt Announces Campaign|accessdate=June 16, 2017}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=http://sharonhewitt.com/news/st-tammany-parish-RPEC-endorses_Sharon_Hewitt|title=RPEC Endorses Sharon Hewitt|accessdate=June 16, 2017}} 10. ^{{cite web|url=http://sharonhewitt.com/news/sharon-hewitt-endorsed-by-col-rob-maness-gatorpac|title=GatorPAC Endorses Sharon Hewitt|accessdate=June 16, 2017}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.bizneworleans.com/October-2015/LABI-Endorses-93-Candidates-In-2015-General-Election/|title=BizNewOrleans Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Endorsements|accessdate=June 16, 2017}} 12. ^{{cite web|url=http://staticresults.sos.la.gov/10242015/10242015_Legislative.html|title=Results for Election Date: 10/24/2015|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=October 27, 2015}} 13. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/10/louisiana_1st_district_senate.html|title=Sharon Hewitt wins 1st District Senate race|author=Bob Warren|publisher=New Orleans Times-Picayune|date=October 24, 2015|accessdate=October 27, 2015}} 14. ^{{cite web|url=http://staticresults.sos.la.gov/10222011/10222011_MultiParish.html|title=Results for Election Date: 10/22/2011|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=October 29, 2015}} | before=A. G. Crowe | title=Louisiana State Senator for District 1 Sharon Woodall Hewitt | years=2016– | after=Incumbent}}{{s-end}}{{Louisiana State Senators}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Hewitt, Sharon}} 14 : 1958 births|Living people|People from Katy, Texas|People from College Station, Texas|Louisiana Republicans|Louisiana state senators|Women in Louisiana politics|Women state legislators in Louisiana|Politicians from New Orleans|People from Slidell, Louisiana|Louisiana State University alumni|Businesspeople from New Orleans|21st-century American politicians|21st-century American women politicians |
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