Cook Olin Pierre "O.P." Lougheed (April 8, 1922April 23, 2008) was a Fort Wayne entrepreneur, Allen County Councilman, civil leader and

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. He was well known for his lengthy service to the

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and the

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. A longtime Fort Wayne resident, Lougheed started the Earth Construction Company in the 1950s. A highly successful businessman, at one time, Cook was president of 11 different companies, involving real estate and lake developments and equipment. He was inducted into the Greater Fort Wayne Junior Achievement Business and Education Leaders Hall of Fame in 2004 and received one of scouting's highest awards - the

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in 1977. In addition to his entrepreneurial success, Cook volunteered with many local organizations.http://cooklougheed.com/Lougheed/Cook-Lougheed/articles/Cook-Lougheed-payments-social-debt.pdf He served the Fort Wayne Zoological Society for 34 years (two years as board president). Contributing to the development of the African Safari Veldt was one of his greatest accomplishments. He served Parkview Hospital for 30 years. In fact, the

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Elementary School was renamed the Lougheed Center to honor Cook for all his years of service on the Parkview Hospital Board. He also served the Association of Building Contractors, Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, Fort Wayne Rotary Club, Kiwanis, The John Purdue Club and his local church, to name a few. He was elected Allen County Councilman in the 1970s.

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Cook Lougheed WebsiteList of Distinguished Eagle ScoutsLougheed Family Website
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