Kika de la Garza

Background

Garza, Kika de la was born on September 22, 1927 in Mercedes, Texas, United States. Son of Dario and Elisa (Villarreal) de la Garza.

Education

Student, Pan American College, Edinburg, Texas, 1947-1948; Bachelor of Laws, St. Mary's U., San Antonio, 1951; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Lincoln University of Missouri, 1982; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Maryland., 1985; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Hanyang U., Seoul.

Career

Member from Hidalgo County, Texas House of Representatives, 1953-1964; member, 89th-104th Congresses from 15th Texas district, Washington, 1965-1996.

Achievements

• Kika de la Garza has been listed as a noteworthy congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Naval Reserve, World World War II. With Army of the United States, Korea.

Connections

Married Lucille Alamia, May 29, 1953. Children: Jorge Luis, Michael Alberto, Angela Dolores.

Father:

Dario Garza

Mother:

Elisa (Villarreal) Garza

Spouse:

Lucille Alamia

child:

Angela Dolores Garza

child:

Michael Alberto Garza

child:

Jorge Luis Garza