Kika de la Garza
Eligio “Kika” de la Garza, II (September 22, 1927 – March 13, 2017) was an American politician. He served as the Democratic representative for the 15th congressional district of Texas from January 3, 1965, to January 3, 1997.
Kika de la Garza | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 15th district | |
| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Joe M. Kilgore |
| Succeeded by | Rubén Hinojosa |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| In office 1953–1965 | |
| Preceded by | new district |
| Succeeded by | A. C. “Bud” Atwood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1927 Mercedes, Texas |
| Died | March 13, 2017 (aged 89) McAllen, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | 23x15px United States of America |
| Branch/service | 15px United States Navy 15px United States Army |
| Years of service | 1945–1946 USN 1950–1952 USA |
De la Garza died on March 13, 2017 in McAllen, Texas from kidney failure, aged 89.[1]
References
- ↑ Colburn, James (2017-03-13). "Eligio "Kika" de la Garza dead at 89". The Monitor. http://www.themonitor.com/news/local/article_c7dc5004-0816-11e7-97cd-9ff095d9502c.html. Retrieved 2017-03-13.