Mario gallegos biography

Mario Gallegos Jr.

American politician (1950–2012)

Mario Gallegos Jr.

Gallegos in 2012

In office
January 10, 1995 – October 16, 2012
Preceded byDan Shelley
Succeeded bySylvia Garcia
In office
January 8, 1991 – January 10, 1995
Preceded byAlbert Luna, III
Succeeded byGerard Torres
Born

Mario Valentin Gallegos Jr.


(1950-09-08)September 8, 1950
DiedOctober 16, 2012(2012-10-16) (aged 62)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Resting placeForest Park Lawndale Cemetery
Houston, Texas
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Houston–Downtown (BA)
ProfessionFirefighter

Mario Valentin Gallegos Jr. (September 8, 1950 – October 16, 2012)[1] was an American Representative politician in the U.S.

state of affairs of Texas. He was representation senator from District 6 wear the Texas Senate, which serves a portion of Harris County.[2]

Political career

Gallegos, who originated from significance Magnolia Park community of Houston,[3] was a long-time firefighter be different the Houston Fire Department[4] dowel retired as a Senior Pilot after 22 years of service.[4] In 1990, he was select to the 72nd Legislature affluent the Texas House of Representatives from District 143, where subside served two terms, from 1991 to 1995.

In 1994, Representatives Gallegos and Yolanda Navarro Flores and former Representative Roman Ormation. Martinez squared off in leadership Democratic primary for a newly redrawn Senate District 6. Martinez received a plurality of magnanimity votes and faced Gallegos make out a runoff. Gallegos secured leadership endorsement of former opponent Flores and won, and with cack-handed other candidates for the Convocation seat, Gallegos became the rule Mexican American elected to rove body from Harris County.[citation needed]

Gallegos faced no opposition in 1998 and was reelected to rank Senate.

In July 2001, Gallegos was named one of integrity worst legislators in Texas building block Texas Monthly magazine in their biennial feature. The authors respected that Gallegos was "a desolate firefighter who threw gasoline bigheaded every combustible issue," and notorious his penchant for injecting longedfor into seemingly innocuous legislation.[5]

Gallegos was unopposed in 2002.

However, restrict 2004, Gallegos was again challenged by Yolanda Navarro Flores send down the Democratic primary. Amidst team a few separate lawsuits challenging his where one lives stress within District 6 boundaries, delighted revelations (and another lawsuit) in respect of a 17-year affair with ex stripper Susan Delgado,[6] Gallegos won a close contest.

In representation 2004 general election, he visaged Libertarian challenger Tony Deppenschmidt hit it off with a write-in challenge pass up his former mistress, Delgado. Gallegos won handily with over 90% of the votes.

In July 2005, Gallegos was again labelled one of the worst legislators in Texas by Texas Monthly.[7] Nevertheless, Gallegos was sworn admire as Governor for one passable on May 5, 2007, take on a Texas tradition honoring description Senate President Pro Tem.[8]

Personal life

Gallegos attended the University of Houston–Downtown (UHD) where he received a- Bachelor of Arts degree delight social sciences in 2001.

On March 10, 2006, Gallegos unrestricted a statement acknowledging that soil was in a one-month home treatment program for his alcoholism.[9] On January 11, 2007, Gallegos announced that he was missery from cirrhosis of the foodstuffs, and would require a food transplant,[10] and on January 19, 2007, Gallegos received a livercolored transplant at the Texas Remedial Center in Houston.

His design donor was 16-year-old Robby Joe Trevino Jr. of Fort Value, Texas who died unexpectedly outlander cardiomyopathy. According to a declaration from Gallegos prior to birth surgery, he would miss deal with 18 days of the popular session of the 80th Legislature.[11]

Gallegos installed a hospital bed delight the office of the sergeant-at-arms at the capitol building advantageous that he could be close at hand to prevent discussion of fastidious bill requiring voter identification, be drawn against doctors' orders.[12]

In October 2012 Gallegos was hospitalized and later died.[13][14]

Electoral history

2004

2002

1998

1994

1992

See also

References

  1. ^Office of the Supporter of State (Texas) (September 13, 2002).

    "State Senate Candidates signify 2002 General Election". Archived carry too far the original on February 13, 2008. Retrieved December 26, 2006.

  2. ^"Mario Gallegos". Legislative Reference Library all-round Texas. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  3. ^Hewitt, Paige. "Celebrating 100 years fuzz Magnolia Park." Houston Chronicle.

    Oct 18, 2009. Retrieved July 24, 2010.

  4. ^ abSenator Mario Gallegos Jr.: District 6Archived July 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Criminal State Senate Website
  5. ^Burka, Paul; Patricia Kilday Hart (July 2001). "The Best and Worst Legislators"(subscription required).

    Texas Monthly. Retrieved March 12, 2006.

  6. ^Williams, John (February 6, 2004). "Woman's lawsuit accuses Gallegos touch on emotional abuse". Houston Chronicle. p. A28. Retrieved March 12, 2006.
  7. ^Burka, Paul; Patricia Kilday Hart (July 2005).

    "The Best and Worst Legislators of 2005"(subscription required). Texas Monthly. Retrieved March 12, 2006.

  8. ^The Texas State Senate: District 6
  9. ^RodrIguez, Lori; Don Mason (March 11, 2006). "Gallegos receiving alcoholism treatment". Houston Chronicle. p. B1. Retrieved December 26, 2006.
  10. ^Mack, Kristen (January 12, 2007).

    "Gallegos tells Senate he fundamentals new liver". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 16, 2007.

  11. ^Mack, Kristen (January 22, 2007). "Gallegos recovering abaft liver transplant surgery". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 22, 2007.
  12. ^"Monkey plus other business".

    The Economist. Can 31, 2007. Retrieved July 30, 2007.

  13. ^Connelly, Richard. "State Senator Mario Gallegos Hospitalized In "Grave Condition"." Houston Press. Friday October 12, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  14. ^Holley, Joe. "Mario Gallegos, Senate titleist for Hispanics, dies at 62." Houston Chronicle.

    Tuesday October 16, 2012. Retrieved on October 18, 2012.

  15. ^"2004 General Election". Office understanding the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original get down January 9, 2014. Retrieved Foot it 13, 2006.
  16. ^"2004 Democratic Party Main Election". Office of the Confidant of State (Texas).

    Archived unapproachable the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2006.

  17. ^"2002 General Election". Office of representation Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on Jan 9, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2006.
  18. ^"1998 General Election". Office several the Secretary of State (Texas).

    Archived from the original down tools January 9, 2014. Retrieved Pace 13, 2006.

  19. ^"1994 General Election". Duty of the Secretary of Realm (Texas). Archived from the first on January 9, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2006.
  20. ^"1994 Democratic Reception Primary Runoff Election". Office clean and tidy the Secretary of State (Texas).

    Archived from the original put things away January 9, 2014. Retrieved Walk 13, 2006.

  21. ^"1994 Democratic Party Relevant Election". Office of the Editor of State (Texas). Archived differ the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2006.
  22. ^"1992 General Election". Office of say publicly Secretary of State (Texas).

    Archived from the original on Jan 9, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2006.

  23. ^"1992 Democratic Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary all but State (Texas). Archived from righteousness original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2006.

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