Armando Martinez (politician) explained

Armando Martinez
State House:Texas
District:39th
Term Start:January 11, 2005
Predecessor:Miguel Wise
Birth Date:6 January 1976
Birth Place:Weslaco, Texas, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Texas-Pan American (BS)
Spouse:Marisa
Residence:Weslaco, Texas, U.S.
Website:http://www.mandomartinez.com

Armando Martinez (born January 6, 1976) is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 39, serving since 2005. Martinez is also a firefighter and paramedic. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, Texas.[1]

On January 1, 2017, Martinez was seriously wounded in the head by a stray bullet during a New Year's celebration, a case of celebratory gunfire.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rep. Martinez, Armando "Mando" District 39. Texas House of Representatives. 21 November 2013.
  2. News: Ansari. Azadeh. Sandoval. Polo. 'Stray' bullet hits Texas legislator in the head at New Year's celebration. 3 January 2017. CNN. January 2, 2017.