Richard David Miranda

Biographical Information

The following is from ALIS for the 49th Arizona State Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2010):

Richard Miranda  
Democrat  District 13
Senate
1700 W. Washington
Room 308
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone Number: (602) 926-5911
Fax Number: (602) 417-3271
Email Address: [email protected]
Personal Information:
Home City:Phoenix
Occupation: Consultant
Member Since: 1999
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Richard Miranda comes from a farm-worker family of 11 brothers and sisters.  The family has given our community four attorneys, a State Representative and a State Senator. Richard Miranda grew up in the Marcos de Niza Housing Projects of downtown Phoenix.

After receiving his diploma from North Phoenix High School in 1974, Richard Miranda went on to work in a variety of government and business settings.  His work ranged from assistant to the Mayor of Phoenix to a legal manager of the Miranda Law Firm.  Richard is also heavily involved in many community service projects and organizations, including Friendly House, the Boys and Girls Club of America and the Mountain Park Community Healthcare Center.  Additionally, he served as Director of the Cesar E. Chavez Museum and as a former Board member for the Mexican Cultural Center.

This stewardship gave him the support of District 13 and he was honored with the approval of his constituents in his successful bid for the House of Representatives in 1998.  During his service from 1998 to 2002, he promoted legislation to improve housing, health, and education in underserved communities.

In January of 2002, Richard Miranda began his tenure in the Senate he became Democratic Whip in 2005 and served as a ranking Democrat on several committees.  He currently serves on the Senate Commerce, Finance and Judiciary committees. He is also past Chairman of the Arizona Legislative Latino Caucus.  He was declared Legislator of the Year in 2003 by the Arizona Chiropractors Association and the Arizona Association of Community Health Centers in 2004.  In October of 2006, he was the recipient of the Distinguished Achievment Award from the Mary Lou Foulton College of Education at Arizona State University.  During his tenure in both Houses of the Arizona Legislature, Richard Miranda has consistently worked to improve the quality of life for the constituents of his district and of all Arizonans.

Senator Miranda serves as Migrant Health Director for the Arizona Association of Community Health Centers where he is dedicated to promoting access to primary health care.  Additionally, he works as Executive Director for the Centro Adelante Campesino in Surprise, where he manages educational programs for children.

A Phoenix native, Senator Miranda resides in Tolleson and enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.

Rep. Richard Miranda resigned from his seat in the Arizona House of Representatives on February 20, 2012 and he was replaced by Martin Quezada. (Caitlin Coakley Beckner.  "Richard Miranda resigns from House."  azcapitoltimes.com, February 16, 2012:  "Rep. Richard Miranda is resigning from the state House of Representatives, citing health and family issues. The resignation will be effective Feb. 20...."; Jeremy Duda. "Quezada appointed to replace Miranda." azcapitoltimes.com, March 2, 2012; Michelle Ye Hee Lee.  "County supervisors pick lawyer to fill vacant House seat."  azcentral.com, March 2, 2012)

Additional Information

LEGISLATIVE FAMILY:  brother of Rep. Ben R. Miranda

Employment

Arizona Legislative Service

Sources

2011 Guide to the 50th Legislature 1st Regular Session (Arizona News Service); middle name:  "Former Arizona State Representative Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion Related to the Misuse of More Than $140,000 in Charity Funds."  wsj.com, March 14, 2012: "WASHINGTON - Richard David Miranda..."