Armando Lucio Walle Jr.[2] (born March 7, 1978) is a representative in the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 140th district in Houston, Texas. Walle is the Deputy Floor Leader of the Texas House Democrats. Walle was named Harris County COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Czar by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.[3]
Walle was born and raised in Houston; he was the oldest of five children. While in high school, Walle worked at a taquería and interned for Houston Councilwoman Carol Mimms Galloway.[4] Walle also played football in middle school and high school, and credits his football coach as a major inspiration for his desire to be a role model.[5] Walle graduated from MacArthur High School and earned a B.S. in political science from the University of Houston. Armando is married to Debbie Dimas Walle, and has two young sons, Armando Pedro Walle.[6] As of 2013, Walle was pursuing a J.D. from the University of Houston.[5]
Texas House of Representativesedit
Walle worked for US Representatives Gene Green and Sheila Jackson Lee prior to being elected to the Texas House of Representatives.[6] Walle left his job with Green to take on nine-term incumbent Democrat Kevin Bailey, ultimately upsetting the incumbent in the Democratic primary. With no Republican opponent in the general election, Walle took office in 2009.[4] Walle serves as Deputy Floor Leader of his caucus, and serves on the Business & Industry Committee, serves as Vice Chair of the Land & Resource Management Committee, and serves on the Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility Committee.[6]
In 2013, Walle supported the protests of Houston fast food workers seeking higher wages.[7]
Referencesedit
^"Rep. Armando L. Walle - Texas State Directory Online".
^"Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
^Jordan, Jay R. (20 April 2020). "COVID-19 updates: Houston names its recovery czar". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
^ abFeldman, Claudia (18 January 2009). "Armando Walle steps into role as state representative". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
^ abSifuentes, Andrea (24 June 2013). "Q&A with Rep. Armando Walle". The Daily Cougar. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
^ abc"Rep. Walle, Armando". Texas House of Representatives. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
^Hlavaty, Craig (29 August 2013). "Fast food wage protests hit Houston". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
External linksedit
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December 08, 2023
armando, walle, armando, lucio, walle, born, march, 1978, representative, texas, house, representatives, representing, 140th, district, houston, texas, walle, deputy, floor, leader, texas, house, democrats, walle, named, harris, county, covid, pandemic, recove. Armando Lucio Walle Jr 2 born March 7 1978 is a representative in the Texas House of Representatives representing the 140th district in Houston Texas Walle is the Deputy Floor Leader of the Texas House Democrats Walle was named Harris County COVID 19 Pandemic Recovery Czar by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo 3 Armando WalleMember of the Texas House of Representatives from the 140th districtIncumbentAssumed office January 13 2009Preceded byKevin BaileyPersonal detailsBornArmando Lucio Walle Jr 1978 03 07 March 7 1978 age 45 1 Political partyDemocraticResidence s Houston Texas U S Alma materUniversity of Houston Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Texas House of Representatives 3 References 4 External linksEarly life and education editWalle was born and raised in Houston he was the oldest of five children While in high school Walle worked at a taqueria and interned for Houston Councilwoman Carol Mimms Galloway 4 Walle also played football in middle school and high school and credits his football coach as a major inspiration for his desire to be a role model 5 Walle graduated from MacArthur High School and earned a B S in political science from the University of Houston Armando is married to Debbie Dimas Walle and has two young sons Armando Pedro Walle 6 As of 2013 Walle was pursuing a J D from the University of Houston 5 Texas House of Representatives editWalle worked for US Representatives Gene Green and Sheila Jackson Lee prior to being elected to the Texas House of Representatives 6 Walle left his job with Green to take on nine term incumbent Democrat Kevin Bailey ultimately upsetting the incumbent in the Democratic primary With no Republican opponent in the general election Walle took office in 2009 4 Walle serves as Deputy Floor Leader of his caucus and serves on the Business amp Industry Committee serves as Vice Chair of the Land amp Resource Management Committee and serves on the Federalism amp Fiscal Responsibility Committee 6 In 2013 Walle supported the protests of Houston fast food workers seeking higher wages 7 References edit Rep Armando L Walle Texas State Directory Online Legislative Reference Library Legislators and Leaders Member profile lrl texas gov Retrieved 23 December 2019 Jordan Jay R 20 April 2020 COVID 19 updates Houston names its recovery czar Houston Chronicle Retrieved 23 April 2020 a b Feldman Claudia 18 January 2009 Armando Walle steps into role as state representative Houston Chronicle Retrieved 5 September 2013 a b Sifuentes Andrea 24 June 2013 Q amp A with Rep Armando Walle The Daily Cougar Retrieved 5 September 2013 a b c Rep Walle Armando Texas House of Representatives Retrieved 5 September 2013 Hlavaty Craig 29 August 2013 Fast food wage protests hit Houston Houston Chronicle Retrieved 5 September 2013 External links editVote Smart profile Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Armando Walle amp oldid 1180745888, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
