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of labor and employment law. In December 1995, Peña became board certified by the State Bar of Texas in the area of Labor and Employment Law. Peña served on the State Bar of Texas' governing board for Labor and Employment attorneys. After seventeen years of working almost exclusively as a plaintiff's lawyer, Peña began working exclusively as a civil defense lawyer. He twice earned the distinction and title "Super Lawyer" by
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An increase in state funding for local parks in South Texas has always been a priority. In 2007, the Representative secured significant increases in parks funding for his community. Of particular interest was the funding he secured for the development of a park at the new Edinburg Boys and Girls Club
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A state operated drug treatment center in South Texas was one of the primary objectives Peña sought to achieve when he initially ran for public office. In 2007, the representative secured funding to bring such a facility to Edinburg. The center opened as the John Austin Peña Memorial Center in 2011.
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On November 25, 2011, Rep. Aaron Peña announced that he would not seek re-election to a sixth term in office. He issued a letter that was published in the McAllen Monitor that explained that his decision was made after a court-drawn redistricting map moved him into a neighboring Democratic district.
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The non-partisan news site, Capitol Inside, identified Representative Peña as a top House negotiator of the 80th Legislative Session. Peña was named to more conference committees than any other member of the Texas House of Representatives. As a result, the Valley representative mediated many of the
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has seen continued growth in part because of the successful legislative projects championed by Representative Peña. These include a $ 40 Million dollar Fine Arts Center, a $ 25 Million dollar Student Wellness Center, $ 5 Million additional dollars for the Regional Academic Health Center at UT - Pan
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In May 1988, Peña was licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas. In his first years of practice, Peña took on an employment case as his first jury trial which was perceived to be unwinnable. The case resulted in a sizable verdict and marked the beginning of a successful career in the field
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The Century Council is an advocacy group promoting responsible alcohol use. Rep. Peña received the award for his "outstanding commitment to fight drunk-driving and underage drinking". Each December, the Representative makes considerable effort to participate in "National Drunk and Drugged Driving
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In 2012 Peña attended the Republican National Convention as an alternate delegate. Peña was elected and served as a national delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2004 (Boston) and 2008 (Denver). Peña also served on the national Democratic Party's platform committee that drafted the
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Early in his legislative career, Peña was selected to serve on the Appropriations Committee. Later, in his third term, Peña served as the Chairman of House Committee of Criminal Jurisprudence. In his fourth term, the Representative served as the Vice-Chairman of the Elections Committee and as
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in recognition of service to the Texas criminal justice system during the Regular 80th Session. As Chairman of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, he exhibited a respect for the victims of crime while maintaining a balanced approach for a fair and effective criminal justice
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On May 31, 2009, as Representative Peña was about to turn 50 years of age, he was commissioned a Major in the Texas State Guard. The Texas State Guard is one of three branches of the Texas military forces. Major General Chris Powers administered the oath for the commission directed by
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Jose Roman Alamia, Jr. was elected Hidalgo County District Attorney in 1950 and later served as the District Judge of the 92nd District Court of Hidalgo County. In 1972, he served as the Administrative Judge of the 5th Judicial District, which covers most of South
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On January 27, 2012, a poll conducted by a local radio station asked the question, "Would you like to see Edinburg Representative Aaron Peña unretire and run for reelection?" The poll resulted in 65% of the respondents wanting Peña to seek reelection.
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The non-profit organization that speaks on behalf of animal welfare agencies in Texas awarded Rep. Peña their highest award for his efforts to address the growing problems of animal cruelty, dog fighting, and the criminal activity surrounding these
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Early Rio Grande Valley pioneers Jose Roman Alamia and Olivia Vela Alamia are the representative's great grandparents. Alamia served as Hidalgo County's first tax assessor and collector and participated in the development of Hidalgo County. On
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for his work protecting private property rights in the 80th Legislative Session. Peña championed legislation reducing property taxes and worked to protect South Texas ranch lands and private property owners from the excesses of eminent
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and the Adjutant General. The Representative serves as a Staff Judge Advocate serving in the Command Headquarters in Austin. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Capitol on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives. Speaker
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Representative Peña was selected as committee chairman during three sessions of the legislature: the House Committee for Criminal Jurisprudence, House Select Committee on Emergency Preparedness, and House Committee on Technology.
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by placing the county records on four wagons pulled by mule teams to an undeveloped parcel of land now known as Edinburg. Edinburg has since been the capitol of county government for Hidalgo County.
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Immediately after serving in the legislature, Peña assumed the role of Senior Vice President at Crosswind Media and Public Relations. Peña went on to serve as an Assistant General Counsel in the
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Peña was appointed to serve on the 29-member Alamo Citizens Advisory Committee organized to study and present advisory recommendations for the redevelopment of Alamo Plaza in San Antonio, Texas.
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As a result of legislation (HB 109) championed by Representative Peña, the Children's Health Insurance Program increased access to healthcare for tens of thousands of children in Texas.
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in May 1984. During his undergraduate studies, Peña worked as a legislative assistant at the State Capitol. Like his father before him, Peña studied to be a lawyer, receiving his
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March 18, 2014 Peña was invited by President Barack Obama and the Department of Defense to attend the Medal of Honor Ceremony at the White House for Army Pvt.
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After two years in Austin, the family returned to South Texas and settled in the city of Edinburg. "Little A" is the nickname given to Aaron as a young child.
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On December 14, 2010, Peña stated that Texas Democrats have strayed too far from his conservative views thus causing him to run in the next election as a
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Peña's final argument speeches from his work as a trial attorney are published in Million Dollar Arguments for sale to attorneys around the country.
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Chairman of the House Select Committee on Emergency Preparedness. His fifth and final term saw him chair the House Committee on Technology.
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During the 81st Legislative session, Peña sponsored legislation that gave birth to a much-needed medical school in the Rio Grande Valley.
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was formed. Representative Peña was elected the founding chairman of the organization; and on February 2, 2011 was formally sworn in by
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Lionel Aron Peña, Sr., the representative's father, served as an Edinburg City Commissioner and City Attorney in the early seventies.
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April 30, 2012: Peña gave a speech honoring his community for receiving a record third Inspiration Award from the College Board
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invited Peña to present seminars at annual meetings to highlight his innovative approach to communicating with constituents.
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During the 82nd Legislative session, Peña negotiated the placement of a call center providing 400 jobs in his home town.
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March 1, 2019: "The Alamo Master Plan" at the Texas State Historical Association Annual Meeting in Corpus Christi, TX.
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Below is a list of Peña's committee assignments in the 78th, 79th, 80th, 81st, and 82nd Texas Legislative Sessions.
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Peña has served as a strong advocate for education. He filed numerous bills that aimed to raise teacher pay. The
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Peña graduated from Edinburg High School in 1977. Thereafter, Peña attended Pan American University, now the
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Representative Peña was first elected in 2002 and served five terms in the Texas Legislature representing
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for his outstanding contributions in social, economic and cultural development of the Rio Grande Valley.
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in Hidalgo County which has never before elected a Republican to office. Peña and State Representative
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known as Aaron (born June 8, 1959) is an American attorney and politician who for 10 years represented
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and Brigadier General, Raymond Peters joined family members on the rostrum during the ceremony.
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in the House. The Killer D's left to prevent House consideration of redistricting legislation.
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in 2007. Similarly, during the 81st Legislative session, Peña passed HCR 5, which awarded the
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in Texas's 21st district have switched political parties giving the Republican Party a 101–49
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Aaron Peña to retire, says court-drawn map makes his district unwinnable - The Monitor: Home
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His 10-year tenure with the Texas House of Representatives ends on January 8, 2013.
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national platform adopted at the 2000 (Los Angeles) Democratic National Convention.
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Peña pulls a Craddick, nabs a call center for his hometown | Dallas Morning News
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Texas Insider » Rep. Aaron Peña Captures McAllen Chamber Leadership Award
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American, as well as continued growth in the university's operating budget.
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important pieces of legislation of that session, according to the news site.
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and Veterans' issues. At present date he continues to work with the agency.
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Texas AG joins Republican Women in honoring Peña - The Monitor: Local News
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In his first session, the Representative was a member of the so-called "
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After repeated attempts, Peña passed legislation granting the
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University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts alumni
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Chairman of Select House Committee on Emergency Preparedness
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Criminal Jurisprudence – Chairman of Budget & Oversight
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August 19, 2006: Peña gave the Commencement Speech at the
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Subcommittee on Government Efficiency & Operations
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Texas State Firemen's and Fire Marshalls' Association
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Joint Select Committee on the Texas Youth Commission
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Adrienne, Aron, John Austin, Alyssa, Michael Anthony
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Lionel Aron Peña, Sr. and Sylvia Olivia Alamia Peña
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