John Garcia (politician)
John Garcia | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 50th district | |
| In office January 3, 1995-December 31, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Barney Quilter |
| Succeeded by | Jeanine Perry |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
John Garcia (born 1 November 1928 in Houston, Texas)[1] was a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He died in 2003.[2] He was the first Hispanic voted into the Ohio General Assembly.
Education[edit]
Garcia graduated from a high school in Gibsonburg, Ohio. He was the first Hispanic to graduate.[1]
Career[edit]
Garcia was an hourly supervisor for Libbey-Owens Ford, retiring in the 1980s. He started out as a Democrat and eventually became a Republican. Garcia was the first Hispanic voted into the Ohio House. [1]
Personal life[edit]
Garcia was married to Dolores and together they had 5 children. They lived in Toledo, Ohio. Garcia died on March 26, 2003 after a battle with ALS.[1] Garcia was a Methodist.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "John Garcia, Sr. Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ^ In Memory: Rep. John Garcia
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