Carole Cook (NOT Sarah Jessica Parker)
	Protege of Lucille Ball; lived in her home for a time. Her brother, Leland Cook, and his sons have been in the vending machine business in Corsicana, Texas. They have built a planetarium on the campus of Navarro College, located in Corsicana. Fondly known as "the Lunts of L.A. Theater", she and actor/husband Tom Troupe received a joint honorary 2002 Los Angeles Ovation Award for Career Achievements. They have co-starred in many plays together over the years, including "The Lion in Winter", "Father's Day", "Patio/Porch" and "Embraceable You". For over two decades Carole has been heavily involved in the fight against AIDS by performing diligently at S.T.A.G.E. benefits. Lucille Ball was the matron of honor at her 1964 wedding. Lucy also is credited for changing her stage name from Mildred Frances to Carole, in honor of Lucy's close friend Carole Lombard. Singer/comedienne and a cabaret favorite in New York and Los Angeles, with scores of musical comedy shows to her credit: "Hello, Dolly!" (taking over the role from Carol Channing in 1967) and "Mame" among them. Her nephew, Byron Cook, serves in the Texas State House of Representatives. Her brother Leland Cook once worked in management of The Corsicana Daily Sun, the daily newspaper printed in Corsicana,Texas.