Mark Strama
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Member of the Texas House of Representatives
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| Born | September 10, 1967 Dallas, Texas |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Crystal Cotti |
| Residence | Austin, Texas |
| Profession | businessman |
| Religion | Christian |
Thomas Mark Strama is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 50th District since his election in 2004.
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[edit] Early Life
Mark is a native Texan from the Houston area. He went on to earn an undergraduate degree from Brown University in both Political Science and Philosophy.
[edit] Early Political Efforts
Upon graduation from Brown University, Mark went on to work for Ann Richards in her successful gubernatorial campaign in 1990. He went on to serve as chief of staff to State Senator Rodney Ellis. During Mark's tenure, the Magazine Texas Monthly named Senator Ellis one of the state's ten best legislators. In 1995, Mark began work on Rock the Vote and by doing so, helped a half million people register to vote.
[edit] Private Sector
Mark founded the first company which enabled voters to register online.
[edit] 2004 Election to the Texas House of Representatives
Mark provided education of the inner-workings of Texas politics through experience for young people by establishing his Campaign Academy.
He beat the incumbent, Jack Stick, by a mere 500 votes. It was early voting that made the difference in the race.
[edit] 2006 Re-Election to the Texas House of Representatives
Mark dominated every precinct in his district as he beat his challenger by 11,000 votes.
[edit] Service as a Texas House Representative
Mark is currently the Vice Chair of the Civil Practices Committee. He is also a member of Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee.
[edit] Personal Life
Mark speaks Spanish fluently. He married his wife, Crystal, soon after his 2004 election to office. Their first child, Victoria Rose Strama, was born in January of 2007.
[edit] External links
- Texas House of Representatives - Mark Strama official TX House website
- Mark Strama for State Representative campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Mark Strama (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Mark Strama
