George Strake Jr. Explained

George Strake Jr.
Birth Date:10 June 1935
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Office1:Secretary of State of Texas
Governor1:Bill Clements
Term Start1:January 16, 1979
Term End1:October 6, 1981
Preceded1:Steven C. Oaks
Succeeded1:David Dean
Office2:Chairman of the Texas Republican Party
Term Start2:1983
Term End2:1988
Preceded2:Chet Upham
Succeeded2:Fred Meyer
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:University of Notre Dame
Harvard Graduate School of Business
Spouse:Annette Strake[1]
Parents:George W. Strake (father)
Children:6[2]

George Strake Jr. (June 10, 1935 – February 9, 2024) was an American politician. He served as Secretary of State of Texas from 1979 to 1981.[3]

Life and career

Strake was born in Houston, Texas. His parents were oil tycoon George W. Strake and Susan E. Kehoe.[4]

He attended the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Graduate School of Business.

Strake was an oilman.[5]

Strake served as Secretary of State of Texas from 1979 to 1981. He was also chairman of the Texas Republican Party from 1983 to 1988. In 1981, Strake ran for Lieutenant Governor of Texas, losing to incumbent Bill Hobby.[6]

Strake died on February 9, 2024, at the age of 88.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Candidate's wife visits TLC to campaign for spouse. The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise. Seguin, Texas. September 24, 1982. August 20, 2023. 4. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Strake seeks No. 2 office as Hobby foe. Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. October 7, 1981. August 20, 2023. 22. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: George Strake – Guest Speaker at the Leadership Institute. Leadership Institute. August 20, 2023.
  4. Web site: Mr. George W. Strake, Jr., former member of the University of St. Thomas Board of Directors, passes away . University of St. Thomas Online Newsroom . 24 June 2024 . en-us.
  5. News: N. Viets Will Get Petition. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. February 19, 1971. August 20, 2023. 7. Newspapers.com.
  6. News: R Club honors past secretary of state . August 20, 2023 . . May 16, 2001.
  7. Web site: George William Strake, Jr.. Dignity Memorial. April 12, 2024.
  8. Web site: George William Strake Jr.. Echovita. April 12, 2024.