Jorge Luis Garcia
General Information
- Male
- September 10, 1953
- Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
- October 15, 2010
- Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, USA
Biographical Information
The following is from ALIS for the 49th Arizona State Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2010):
Jorge Luis Garcia
Minority Leader
Democrat District 27
Senate
1700 W. Washington
Room 213
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone Number: (602) 926-4171
Fax Number: (602) 417-3262
Email Address: [email protected]
Home City: Tucson
Occupation: Social Worker
Member Since: 2003
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Born in Nogales, Sonora Mexico on September 10, 1953 to Jorge Cabado and Concepcion Garcia. Married to wife Maria for 38 years and has three grown children, daughters Yvette, Dominique and son, Rolando. He has resided in Tucson since 1973.
Education:
Earned his Masters from Arizona State University in 1981 and his BA from the University of Arizona in 1975.
Legislative Experience:
Elected to the State Senate in 2003
Served in the House of Representatives from 1993 to 1997.
Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia died October 15, 2010 and he was replaced by his wife Maria Garcia as Senator for Legislative District 27 who took the oath of office November 10, 2010. (Arizona State Senate News Release November 10, 2010).
"He was a champion of the little guy." The Arizona Republic, October 19, 2010. p. B 8 noted:
Jorge Luis Garcia, the state Senate minority leader, looked out for children, underserved Arizonans, the sick and the forgotten....
At the Legislature, Garcia was tireless and willing to work across the aisle. He didn't seek the political spotlight or tailor his positions to fit the polls. He was hard-working, principled and resolutely independent. More than once, he cast the sole Democratic vote for a bill.
The closing to his e-mails was always the same, no matter how contentious the issue: "Have a peaceful day."
Garcia once named his mother as his biggest influence, with her credo: "You got to do the right things in life and you got to work hard." He followed that philosophy fully. Arizona is better for his leadership and his example.
Education
Masters: Social Work, Arizona State University, 1981.
Bachelor Arts: Liberal Arts, University of Arizona 1975.
Additional Information
LEGISLATIVE FAMILY: husband of Sen. Maria GarciaEmployment
| Occupation | Title | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Indian/Native American Affairs | director of social services, Pascua Yaqui Tribe |
Arizona Legislative Service
| Session | Chamber | Party | District | City | County | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41st Legislature, 1st Regular | House | Democrat | 11 - Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz (1993-2002) | Tucson | Pima | ||
| 41st Legislature, 2nd Regular | House | Democrat | 11 - Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz (1993-2002) | Tucson | Pima | ||
| 42nd Legislature, 1st Regular | House | Democrat | 11 - Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz (1993-2002) | Tucson | Pima | ||
| 42nd Legislature, 2nd Regular | House | Democrat | 11 - Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz (1993-2002) | Tucson | Pima | ||
| 46th Legislature, 1st Regular | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | ||
| 46th Legislature, 2nd Regular | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | ||
| 47th Legislature, 1st Regular | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | ||
| 47th Legislature, 2nd Regular | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | ||
| 48th Legislature, 1st Regular | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | ||
| 48th Legislature, 2nd Regular | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | Assistant Minority Leader | |
| 49th Legislature, 1st Regular | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | Minority Leader | |
| 49th Legislature, 1st Special | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | Minority Leader | |
| 49th Legislature, 2nd Special | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | Minority Leader | |
| 49th Legislature, 3rd Special | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | Minority Leader | |
| 49th Legislature, 4th Special | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | Minority Leader | |
| 49th Legislature, 5th Special | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | Minority Leader | |
| 49th Legislature, 2nd Regular | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | Minority Leader | |
| 49th Legislature, 6th Special | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | Minority Leader | |
| 49th Legislature, 7th Special | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | Minority Leader | |
| 49th Legislature, 8th Special | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | Minority Leader | |
| 49th Legislature, 9th Special | Senate | Democrat | 27 - Pima (2003-12) | Tucson | Pima | Minority Leader | died 10/15/2010 and was replaced by his wife, Maria Garcia |
Sources
Birth: AZ leg 48-2R bio; Death: obituary: Luige del Puerto. "Unassuming but rarely underestimated, Sen. Jorge Garcia dies." azcapitoltimes.com, October 15, 2010; Occupation(s): "He was a champion of the little guy." The Arizona Republic, October 19, 2010. p. B 8
Education: 2010 Guide to the Legislature (Greenbook)