Legislator Profile

Former Florida Representative Luis R. Garcia, Jr. (L) (D)
The information below was accurate during the legislator's active term.
Luis R. Garcia, Jr. (L)
CONTACT INFORMATION
District Address:
1225 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33135-4003
(305) 325-2501

Capitol Address:
1302 The Capitol
402 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
(850) 488-9930
Email:
luis.garcia@myfloridahouse.gov
political profile
  • House District:107
  • First Elected:2006
  • Terms Out:2014
  • Party:Democrat
  • Delegations:Miami-Dade
  • District Information:view district 107 map
  • Legislative Service:Elected to the House in 2006, reelected subsequently
    Education Commission of the State, Board member 2008-2010, appointed by Speaker Larry Cretul
PERSONAL INFO
  • Born:December 8, 1945, Marianao, Cuba
  • Moved to Florida:1960
  • Religious Affiliation:Catholic
  • Education:National Fire Academy, Executive Fire Officer, 1997;
    Miami-Dade Community College, A.S., EMS Management, 1990;
    Paramedic Certification, 1977;
    Emergency Medical Technician, 1974
  • Occupation:Retired Miami Beach Fire Chief
  • Spouse:
  • Children:Luis Rene, Jorge Luis, Alejandro Luis
  • Grandchildren:Nicolas Luis, Tomas Alexander
  • Affiliations:Florida Democratic Party, past Vice Chairman
    Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation, past Vice Chairman
    American Cancer Society, Executive Board, past member
    Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus, past Vice Chairman
    Greater Miami Conventions and Visitors Bureau, Executive Board, past member
    Miami Beach Kiwanis, past President
    Miami Beach Senior High Scholastics Excellence Committee, past member
    Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Officers, past President
    Miami-Dade League of Cities, City of Miami Beach Representative, past member
    Miami Heart Institute, Executive Board, past member
    Ryder Trauma Center Fundraising, past Chairman
  • Former Service:Elected to the Miami Beach City Commission 1999-2006
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