Background
Sr., Solomon Porfirio Ortiz, was born on June 3, 1937 in Robstown, Texas, United States.
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Solomon Porfirio Ortiz, Sr.
Edit ProfileUnited States Representative from Texas
Solomon Porfirio Ortiz, Sr., former United States Representative from Texas. Named Man of Year, International Order Foresters, 1981; named one of 100 Most Influential Hispanics in United States, Hispanic Business Magazine, 1999. Member of Sheriff's Association Texas, National Deputy Sheriff's Association, Corpus Christi Rotary Club (honorary).
Education
Certified, Institute Applied Science, Chicago, 1962. Attended, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas. Attended, National Sheriff's Training Institute, Los Angeles.
Career
Constable Neuces County, Texas, 1965—1968, commissioner, 1969-1976, sheriff, 1977—1983. Member United States Congress from 27th Texas district, 1983—2011. Served in 61st Military Police Company United States Army, 1960-1962.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Sheriff's Association Texas, National Deputy Sheriff's Association, Corpus Christi Rotary Club (honorary).
Awards
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Named Man of Year, International Order Foresters, 1981. Named one of 100 Most Influential Hispanics in United States, Hispanic Business Magazine, 1999.Named Man of Year, International Order Foresters, 1981. Named one of 100 Most Influential Hispanics in United States, Hispanic Business Magazine, 1999.