Rally for Texas State Senate Candidate Carol Alvarado[/caption] State Representative Carol Alvarado announced her candidacy for Texas State Senate, Friday November 9th at the American Legion Union Hall amongst many supporters and family.
Alvarado started her press conference with prayer from Father Collins before any talks of politics or positions could be declared. But, just as powerful as the prayer was the endorsement that rang sincerely from the mouth of the widow of Mario Gallegos, Teresa.
“Mario was not shy when it came to telling all of us, myself and my family that he wanted Carol to succeed him. It was his dying wish. It was very important to him. It was an easy wish for my family to honor because we love Carol,” said Teresa Gallegos. “We know she (Alvarado) will continue Mario Gallego’s work in the Senate, she will not need on the job training, she will not need to get up to speed on the issues. She will not have to reacquaint herself with our neighborhoods, she’s been here all along, fighting side by side with my husband to ensure the people that District 6 will be well represented. I respectfully ask you all to support Carol Alvarado in her Senate race.”
The eruption of applause resembled a confirmation from the crowd that they too were in agreement that Alvarado was their woman for the job. Gallegos rallied that there was no one better qualified that will work hard to gain the communities support and trust.
A bittersweet Alvarado was thankful and grateful for her supporters especially from the Gallegos family. But she wasted no time launching into the her speech speaking of the works her and former State Senator Gallegos had already in the works, such as, funding for public schools, good jobs, access to quality insurance for Hispanics, education cost for higher education in Texas and bettering the state of Texas as a whole.
“My service in City Council and the last 4 years in the State Legislature have prepared me to hit the ground running on day one,” said Alvarado. “I will be fighting for the people of Harris County for healthier communities, affordable insurance, lower college tuition and lower utility rates. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and to work on behalf of the Texas families. I’m Carol Alvarado, I’m a Democrat and I’m ready to be your next Texas State Senator.”
Chris Bell introduced Alvarado attributing her experience, knowledge and loyalty as her strongest suits as a life-long resident of District 6. A former aid to Congressman Gene Green she later became an Economic and Community Development consultant for Houston’s East side. Alvarado went on to become a top official in Mayor Lee Brown’s Administration before launching her political career. She served 6 years on Houston’s City Council for District I and the later ran and was elected to the State Legislature in 2008.
Due to the untimely death of a freshly re-elected and highly respected, State Senator Mario Gallegos, Alvarado’s press conference was extremely emotionally charged. The Hispanic community stood firm by her side as well as long list of politicians and city officials from near and afar. Chris Bell, was the Master of Ceremony, City Council Members James Rodrigues and Oliver Pennington, City Comptroller Ronald Green, Mayor of Pasadena Johnny Isbell, Constable May Walker and the Houston Firefighters of House341, were just a few out of a long list of supporters that showed up to rally for Carol Alvarado for Texas State Senate.
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