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J. A. Garcia, Jr. Full Name: Joseph Alexander "Sporty" Garcia, Jr. Terms of Service Biographical Notes Committee Information Terms of Service top Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District H 46-3 Jan 12, 1971 - Jul 31, 1972 62nd (1)   Democrat Raymondville / Willacy   Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy H 46-3 Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 12, 1971 61st   Democrat Raymondville / Willacy   Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy H 48-F May 27, 1968 - Jan 14, 1969 60th (2) (3)   Democrat Raymondville / Willacy   Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy (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. (3) 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.   Biographical Notes and Resources top Resolutions and Journal entries 86th Legislature, R.S., HR 698. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary. Biographical Sketches Biographical sketch included in Tejano Struggle for Representation, 2004. Photographs Photograph. J. A. Garcia, Jr., 61st Legislature, State Preservation Board Photograph. J. A. Garcia, Jr., 62nd Legislature, State Preservation Board 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. Committee Informationtop 62nd R.S. - 1971 Claims (Vice Chair)  Elections   Liquor Regulation   Livestock   State Affairs   Texas-Mexico-Central America Friendship   61st R.S. - 1969 Agriculture   Labor Surplus   Liquor Regulation   Livestock   Oil, Gas and Mining   Recreational Water Safety   State Affairs   60th R.S. - 1967 Agriculture   Common Carriers   Counties   Education   Livestock and Stock Raising

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