Valde Garcia

Valdemar "Valde" Garcia (born 1958) is an American politician from Michigan. Garcia was a member of the Michigan State Senate representing the district that includes Howell, Michigan and surrounding areas.

The Honorable

Valde Garcia
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 22nd district
26th district (April 17, 2001-December 31, 2002)
In office
January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010
Preceded byMike Rogers
Succeeded byJoe Hune
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 86th district
In office
January 1, 1999 – April 17, 2001
Preceded byAlan Cropsey
Succeeded byScott Hummel
Personal details
Born (1958-11-27) November 27, 1958
St. Johns, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Karla
ResidenceHowell, Michigan
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsOperation Desert Storm

Early life

On November 27, 1958, Garcia was born in St. Johns, Michigan.[1]

Education

In 1981, Garcia earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/History from Cedarville University.[1]

Career

Garcia then served for the next ten years in the United States army, including time in Desert Storm and rose to the rank of captain. He served in the Michigan Army National Guard. From 1991 until 1995 Garcia served on the staff of various Michigan State Senators, including serving as the chief of staff for Doug Carl.

From 1995 to 1997 Garcia was a teacher at Laingsburg Christian School in Laingsburg, Michigan.[1]

On November 3, 1998, Garcia won the election and became a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 86. Garcia defeated Jack M. Brown and Will White. Garcia served until 2001. [2][1]

Personal life

Garcia is a Baptist. Garcia's wife is Karla. They have two children. Garcia and his family live in Howell, Michigan.[1]

References
  1. "Valemar Garcia's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  2. "1998 Michigan Election system Results". mielections.us. November 3, 1998. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
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