National Association of Latino & Elected Officials (NALEO)
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) is a non-partisan leadership organization of the nation's more than 6,000 Latino elected and appointed officials. NALEO members represent all political parties, all levels of government, and diverse constituencies - from metropolitan cities to rural communities.
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) elected Harris County Precinct Two Commissioner Sylvia R. Garcia President of the organization at its annual meeting in June 2009. Commissioner Garcia served as board member from 1999 to 2004, and is the seventh person and first Texan to lead NALEO.
Commissioner Garcia represents almost one million constituents residing in the third most populated county in the United States. Her Precinct includes one of the world’s largest industrial complexes, the largest port in the nation in volume of foreign cargo and a major NASA facility. A law graduate, she has been in public service for 24 years as City Controller for the City of Houston, Chief Judge and Judge of Houston’s Municipal Courts, and Harris County Commissioner.
" I have an important task at hand making sure everyone gets counted. As President I will try my best to realize our mission," she added.
"Commissioner Garcia brings a wealth of experience in local government to the Presidency of NALEO," said NALEO Executive Director Arturo Vargas. "She will provide a unique perspective on leadership for Latinos during a historic period for our members," he concluded.
Commissioner Garcia represents almost one million constituents residing in the third most populated county in the United States. Her Precinct includes one of the world’s largest industrial complexes, the largest port in the nation in volume of foreign cargo and a major NASA facility. A law graduate, she has been in public service for 24 years as City Controller for the City of Houston, Chief Judge and Judge of Houston’s Municipal Courts, and Harris County Commissioner.
" I have an important task at hand making sure everyone gets counted. As President I will try my best to realize our mission," she added.
"Commissioner Garcia brings a wealth of experience in local government to the Presidency of NALEO," said NALEO Executive Director Arturo Vargas. "She will provide a unique perspective on leadership for Latinos during a historic period for our members," he concluded.
- Read NALEO 2009 Articles about Commissioner Sylvia Garcia
- Read NALEO 2009 Press Releases about Commissioner Sylvia Garcia
- To see photos from NALEO event in El Paso, click here.
