Texas State Legislators Praise Pete Gallego`s Leadership, Strongly Endorse Pete Gallego for Congress
ALPINE – Seventeen current and former Texas state legislators, the majority of whom have represented parts of the 23rd Congressional District or have ties in the district, endorsed Pete Gallego in the race for Congress today. The list of state legislators include: State Senator Leticia Van De Putte (D-San Antonio), State Senator José Rodriguez (D-El Paso), State Rep. Joe Pickett (D-El Paso), State Rep. Richard Raymond (D-Laredo), State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-San Antonio), State Rep. José Menéndez (D-San Antonio), State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon (D-San Antonio), State Rep. Mike Villarreal (D-San Antonio), State Rep. Roberto Alonzo (D-Dallas), State Rep. Chente Quintanilla (D-El Paso), State Rep. Joaquín Castro (D-San Antonio), State Rep. Tracy King (D-Batesville), State Rep. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio), former State Rep. Christine Hernandez (D-San Antonio), former State Rep. Joe Moody (D-El Paso), former State Rep. Norma Chávez (D-El Paso), and former State Rep. Richard Slack (D- Pecos).
State Rep. Tracy King said, “Pete is a leader who gets things done – plain and simple. Having worked with Pete in the State Legislature, I know he will fight for us in Washington and work to create jobs for families throughout Texas.”
“Pete is an outstanding State Representative. He listens to his constituents and cares about the people he represents. Pete will put people ahead of politics and bring common sense values to Washington. Pete’s a good man, I would like my children to grow up and have the same values that Pete lives by.” said State Rep. Mike Villarreal.
Pete Gallego said, “I`m running for Congress to bring some common sense values to Washington. I am grateful for the support of my colleagues and so many individuals from throughout the 23rd District. Washington is broken, but working together, we can fix it. It`s a long-term challenge, and we can start today.”
Since he was first elected in 1990, Pete Gallego has earned a reputation for reaching across the aisle to solve problems. Pete has worked with both Democrats and Republicans to safeguard funding for priorities that make people’s lives’ better – whether by building schools and roads, protecting water quality or creating jobs. The son of a World War II veteran and state employee, Pete was born in the West Texas town of Alpine. He attended local public schools and worked in his family’s restaurant where he learned the value of a hard day’s work. Pete graduated from his hometown college, Sul Ross State University, in two years while balancing three jobs. After graduating, Pete went on to earn a degree from The University of Texas School of Law. He became an assistant attorney general before returning home to serve as a felony prosecutor.
At just 28 years old, Pete’s neighbors elected him State Representative, and sent him to Austin to fight for them. During his career in Austin, Pete led the 43 members of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and chaired numerous legislative committees. Pete crafted and helped pass legislation investing in public schools and universities. He’s worked to secure our border, reform our criminal justice system and support Texas veterans.
