Leticia R. Van de Putte

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Leticia R. Van de Putte
Leticia R. Van de Putte
Member of the Texas State Senate
from the 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office 
1999
Born December 6, 1954 (1954-12-06) (age 53)
Tacoma, Washington
Political party Democratic
Spouse Pete
Residence San Antonio, Texas
Alma mater University of Texas, Austin, Harvard University
Profession pharmacist
Religion Roman Catholic

Leticia R. San Miguel Van de Putte[1] (born 6 December 1954)[2] is a Democratic member of the Texas Senate representing the 26th District.

Van de Putte was born in Tacoma, Washington, and raised in San Antonio, where she currently lives with her husband of 26 years Henry P. "Pete" Van De Putte Jr. and their six children: Nichole, Vanessa, Henry, Gregory, Isabella, and Paul.[3]

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  • Occupation: Pharmacist
  • Education: University of Texas at Austin, B.S., 1979
  • Legislative Experience: House Member, 1990 - 1999; Senate Member, 1999 - present
  • Hometown: San Antonio
  • Party: Democrat

Senator Leticia Van de Putte, a pharmacist for more than 26 years, represents a large portion of San Antonio and Bexar County. A former-five term state representative, she is now serving her fourth term as a Texas State Senator for District 26. In 2002 she became the Chair of the Senate Hispanic Caucus and is currently the Chair of the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus. Nationally, Senator Van de Putte is a member of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, where she served as President from 2003 to 2005. She has also been actively involved in the National Conference of State Legislatures. She served as a member of the Executive Committee for three years and is currently serving as President of NCSL, as the first Texan and first Hispanic to ever chair the organization. She will also serve on the Executive Committee of The Council of State Governments through 2006.

Over the past two decades, Senator Van de Putte has been honored with numerous awards such as the Vietnam Veteran's of America's "Legislator of the Year Award," the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill "Texas Legislative Champion Award", the United Way of San Antonio "Children's Championship Award", the League of United Latin American Citizens' "Legislative Recognition Award", Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve "Seven Seals Award", the Texas Classroom Teachers Association "Legislative Star" Award, the Texas Pharmacy Association "Pharmacist of the Year", the American Pharmacists Association's "Hubert H. Humphrey" Award named for a noted pharmacist and public servant, and the Center for Policy Alternatives honored Senator Leticia Van de Putte with the "Arthur S. Fleming Leadership Award". This national award is presented to a leader who exemplifies the ideals of public service through the highest standards of performance. Most recently, the Senator received the Charles M. West Distinguished American Award, which recognizes leaders whose contributions have had a lasting impact on pharmacy and the health and welfare of the American public.

She is a strong advocate for children, veterans, improved access to health care, quality education, and economic development issues and has consistently authored and sponsored bills to assist families in securing opportunities. Senator Van de Putte has been a key author of bills that reformed our welfare system, revamped our Juvenile Code, and insured children. Multiple civic organizations and community groups have recognized Senator Van de Putte as one of the most effective, hardworking, sincere, and influential legislators in Texas.

Senator Van de Putte currently serves as Chair of the Veteran Affairs and Military Installations Committee, and also is a member of the Senate Committees on Education, State Affairs, and Business and Commerce.

The Senator was a Kellogg Fellow at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government in 1993. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Austin, College of Pharmacy, and she is a 1973 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, Texas. Senator Van de Putte currently lives in San Antonio with her husband of 28 years, Pete, and has six great children: Nichole, Vanessa, Henry, Gregory, Isabella, and Paul, three of whom are in college and one in medical school.

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[edit] Election history

Senate election history of Van de Putte.[4]

[edit] Most recent election

[edit] 2004

Texas general election, 2004: Senate District 26[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jim Valdez 74,070 40.04 +40.04
Democratic Leticia R. Van de Putte (Incumbent) 105,625 57.10 -42.90
Libertarian Raymundo Alemán 5,295 2.86 +2.86
Majority 31,555 17.06 -82.94
Turnout 184,990 +149.44
Democratic hold
Democratic primary, 2004: Senate District 26[6]
Candidate Votes % ±%
Johnny Rodriguez 3,685 18.06
✓ Leticia R. Van de Putte (Incumbent) 16,723 81.94
Majority 13,038 63.89
Turnout 20,408

[edit] Previous elections

[edit] 2002

Texas general election, 2002: Senate District 26[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Leticia R. Van de Putte (Incumbent) 74,163 100.00 0.00
Majority 74,163 100.00 0.00
Turnout 74,163 -29.88
Democratic hold

[edit] 2000

Texas general election, 2000: Senate District 26[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Leticia R. Van de Putte (Incumbent) 105,771 100.00 +32.46
Majority 105,771 100.00 +64.92
Turnout 105,771 -16.86
Democratic hold
Democratic primary, 2000: Senate District 26[9]
Candidate Votes % ±%
David McQuade Leibowitz 11,232 45.63
✓ Leticia R. Van de Putte (Incumbent) 13,381 54.37
Majority 2,149 8.73
Turnout 24,613

[edit] 1999

Special election: Senate District 26, Unexpired term[10]
2 November 1999
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Leo Alvarado, Jr.[11] 12,473 21.02
Democratic Lauro Bustamante, Jr. 4,245 7.16
Republican Anne Newman 6,768 11.41
Democratic Leticia Van de Putte[11] 27,139 45.74
Republican Mark Weber 8,702 14.67
Turnout 59,327
Democratic hold

[edit] References

  1. ^ Texas Department of State Health Services, Vital Records (1977-10-23). Marriage record No. 117996 (Henry P. Van de Putte to Leticia San Miguel) (Third party index of marriage records for Bexar County, Texas). Rootsweb.com. Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
  2. ^ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (2002-09-13). State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election. Retrieved on 2006-12-27.
  3. ^ Meet Leticia. The Official Leticia Van de Putte Campaign Site.
  4. ^ Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
  5. ^ 2004 General Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
  6. ^ 2004 Democratic Party Primary Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
  7. ^ 2002 General Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
  8. ^ 2000 General Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
  9. ^ 2000 Democratic Party Primary Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
  10. ^ 1999 Special Election for State Senate. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
  11. ^ a b Houston Chronicle News Services. "New senator takes oath", Houston Chronicle, 1999-11-12, p. A39. Retrieved on 2007-01-05. "Van de Putte, a Democrat, assumed the Senate seat after receiving the most votes in a special election Nov. 2. She was to be in a runoff with state Rep. Leo Alvarado, but he withdrew." 

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Preceded by
Orlando Garcia		 Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from District 115 (San Antonio)
1991–1999		 Succeeded by
Mike Villarreal
Preceded by
Gregory Luna		 Texas State Senator
from District 26 (San Antonio)
1999 – present		 Incumbent
v • d • e
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Persondata
NAME Leticia R. Van de Putte
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Leticia R. San Miguel
SHORT DESCRIPTION Texas politician
DATE OF BIRTH 6 December 1954
PLACE OF BIRTH
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH