Mario Gallegos

American firefighter and politician

Mario Gallegos - American firefighter and politician
Born

1950
75 years ago

Died

October 16th, 2012
13 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

Links & References

Served as a member of the Texas State Senate from 2001 until death in 2012. Represented District 6, which includes parts of Harris County. Worked as a firefighter for the Houston Fire Department before transitioning to politics. Advocated for public safety and emergency response legislation during tenure. Held various leadership roles and contributed to local safe communities.

Served in the Texas State Senate for over a decade

Advocated for public safety legislation

Worked as a firefighter with the Houston Fire Department

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