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J. A. Garcia, Jr.
Full Name: Joseph Alexander "Sporty" Garcia, Jr.
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Terms of Service top
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Chamber |
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Dates of Service |
Legislatures |
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City/County |
Note |
Counties in District |
H
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46-3
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Jan 12, 1971 - Jul 31, 1972
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62nd
(1)
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Democrat
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Raymondville / Willacy
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Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy
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H
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46-3
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Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 12, 1971
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61st
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Democrat
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Raymondville / Willacy
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Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy
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H
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48-F
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May 27, 1968 - Jan 14, 1969
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60th
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(3)
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Democrat
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Raymondville / Willacy
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Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy
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(1)
Martin E. Garcia, in special election 9/16/1972, sworn 9/20/1972, succeeded Joseph A. Garcia, Jr., resigned 7/31/1972. Served 62nd 4th Called Session only.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2)
Sworn 5/27/1968.
Oaths of Office.
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Joseph A. Garcia, in special election 5/14/1968, sworn 5/27/1968, succeeded William M. Rapp, resigned 2/13/1968.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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Biographical Notes and Resources top
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Resolutions and Journal entries |
86th Legislature, R.S., HR 698.
Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
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Biographical Sketches |
Biographical sketch included in
Tejano Struggle for Representation, 2004.
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Photographs |
Photograph.
J. A. Garcia, Jr., 61st Legislature, State Preservation Board
Photograph.
J. A. Garcia, Jr., 62nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
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Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol |
60th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
61st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
62nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
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