John Garcia
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 50th district
In office
January 3, 1995-December 31, 1998
Preceded byBarney Quilter
Succeeded byJeanine Perry
Personal details
Political partyRepublican

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 ever voted into the Ohio General Assembly.

Family

Garcia was married to his wife Dolores and together they have 5 children: Gaye, John Jr., Thomas, Bruce, and Sue. Garcia and his wife lived in Toledo, Ohio.[1]

Education

Garcia graduated from a high school in Gibsonburg, Ohio. He was the first Hispanic to graduate.[1]

Religion

Garcia is a Methodist.[1]

Professional experience

Garcia was an hourly supervisor for Libbey-Owens Ford.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "John Garcia, Sr. Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  2. In Memory: Rep. John Garcia


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