Gregory Luna
Full Name: Gregory LunaDate of birth: November 17, 1932
Date of death: November 6, 1999
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 26 | Jan 14, 1997 - Sep 24, 1999 | 76th (1) 75th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| S | 26 | Jan 10, 1995 - Jan 14, 1997 | 74th (2) | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| S | 19 | Jan 12, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995 | 73rd (3) (4) | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 116 | Jan 8, 1991 - Jan 12, 1993 | 72nd | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 116 | Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 8, 1991 | 71st | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 116 | Jan 13, 1987 - Jan 10, 1989 | 70th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 116 | Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 13, 1987 | 69th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) In Senate, Leticia R. Van de Putte, in special election 11/2/1999, sworn 11/10/1999, succeeded Gregory Luna, resigned 9/24/1999. In House, Michael Villarreal, in special election 2/12/2000, sworn 2/17/2000, succeeded Leticia R. Van de Putte, sworn as senator 11/10/1999. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) 74th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/11/1995, pp. 75-76. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(3) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(4) Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council). Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 76th (1) 75th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 74th (2)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 72nd
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 71st
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 70th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 69th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
Terms of service notes
(1) In Senate, Leticia R. Van de Putte, in special election 11/2/1999, sworn 11/10/1999, succeeded Gregory Luna, resigned 9/24/1999. In House, Michael Villarreal, in special election 2/12/2000, sworn 2/17/2000, succeeded Leticia R. Van de Putte, sworn as senator 11/10/1999. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) 74th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/11/1995, pp. 75-76. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(3) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(4) Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council). Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993. ↩
Biographical Information
- 72nd Legislature, 4th C.S., HR 114. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 72nd Legislature, 4th C.S., HR 35, honoring the members of the House of Representatives who have served in the military forces of the United States. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 77th Legislature, R.S., SR 825. Resolutions - Memorial.
- 76th Legislature - Letter from Senator Luna to Senate colleagues, 5/31/1999. Senate Journal.
- Biographical sketch. Senate Hispanic Research Council.
- Memorial biographical sketch and photo. A State of Remembrance, 2001.
- Memorial, January 2000, p. 86. Texas Bar Journal.
- Biographical sketch, "Movers and Shakers: Meet the Legislators Who Make the Decisions About Public Education," March 1995, pp. 13-17. Texas Lone Star.
- Biographical sketch, 76th Legislature. Texas Senate.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 73rd Legislature, 1993.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 74th Legislature, 1995.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 75th Legislature, 1997.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 76th Legislative Session, 1999.
- Gregory Luna. Texas State Cemetery.
- United States Army, Corporal, radar operator. 72nd Legislature, 4th C.S., HR 35. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- "Luna joined the Army in 1953 but never went overseas. Instead, he spent his entire military career working in an anti-aircraft radar unit in Pittsburgh." Texas State Cemetery.
- United States Army. Photo and salute. With Honor and Gratitude: A Special Thank You to Our Texas Senate Members Who Served Our Country, 2017.
- Star Legislator, "Legislative Stars Shine Through Difficult Session," Volume 15, Number 2, Summer 1995, pp. 8-9, 29. The Classroom Teacher: The Magazine of the Texas Classroom Teachers Association.
- Gregory Luna Middle School - Photos and online dedication video. Northside Independent School District, San Antonio.
- Once in a Blue Luna - the Official Dedication of Gregory Luna Middle School. Northside Independent School District, San Antonio. Selected newspaper articles
- Named one of the 'Used Furniture'. Best and Worst Legislators 1995.
- Named one of the 'Used Furniture'. Best and Worst Legislators 1987.
- Photograph. Gregory Luna, 76th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Gregory Luna, 75th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Gregory Luna, 74th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Gregory Luna, 73rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Gregory Luna, 71st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Gregory Luna, 70th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Gregory Luna, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 73rd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 74th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 75th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 76th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 69th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 70th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 71st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 72nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
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