Edward P. Hernandez

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Edward P. Hernandez
Edward P. Hernandez

Member of the California State Assembly
from the 57th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 
December 4, 2006 [1]
Preceded by Ed Chavez

Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Spouse Diane Hernandez
Alma mater California State University, Fullerton
Profession Optometrist

Edward P. Hernandez is a California Assembly member, representing the 57th Assembly District since 2006. The district includes the cities of Azusa Baldwin Park Covina, La Puente, and West Covina. He is a Democrat. Hernandez served as President of the California Optometric Association in 2000 and 2001. Prior to serving in the Assembly, he was President of the California Board of Optometry. Hernandez is a native of La Puente and he attended Bassett High School. Hernandez earned his bachelors degree from California State University, Fullerton and he earned his optometry degree from Indiana University.

Hernandez has stated that his main legislative priority is working toward to provide health insurance for the uninsured in California. He has donated his time and skills from his training to the community by providing free eye care to low-income children and working with the local schools to examine the eyes of thousands of school children. He also has given free care to at-risk diabetic patients.

Hernandez is married to Diane, also an optometrist, and they have two daughters. The Hernandez family resides in West Covina.

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  1. ^ League of California Cities. "2007 California State Legislature Convenes." Priority Focus. Copyright © 2006 League of California Cities. Accessed on August 17. 2007.