| Juan Garcia has taken a big step towards being confirmed as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He has been confirmed by the Senate Armed Service Committee and waits a vote by the Senate.
Garica served in the Texas House in 2007 and lost a narrow, expensive election in 2008. Garcia was one of the first elected officials to endorse President Barrack Obama in Texas and is a decorated member of the armed services.
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Boyd Richie had released this statement today:
We congratulate Juan Garcia on his confirmation as Assistant Secretary of the Navy by the Senate Armed Services Committee. When the United States Senate takes its official floor vote on the nomination, we are confident they will vote to confirm this highly qualified nominee with overwhelming support.
"As a former State Representative for House District 32, Juan Garcia proudly served his constituents. Now Texans across our state can be proud that our fellow Texan, who has also served his country abroad as a U.S. Naval Aviator, will have this opportunity to use his considerable talents to serve all Americans. The Texas Democratic Party proudly supports President Obama's nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Juan Garcia."
Juan Garcia received his "Wings of Gold" from the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. He has served as a top aide to the deputy Commander in Chief of the U.S. Navy in Europe and also served in Operation Allied Force in Yugoslavia. He has been awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Naval Commendation Medal, and the Naval Achievement Medal.
We are excited to see this confirmation moving forward and congratulate the Garcia family. |
