William Anthony "Bill" Callegari, Sr. |
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Texas State Representative from District 130 (northwestern Harris County) | |
In office January 9, 2001 – January 14, 2003 |
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Preceded by | John Culberson |
Succeeded by | Corbin Van Arsdale |
Texas State Representative from District 132 (northwestern Harris County) | |
In office January 14, 2003 – January 13, 2015 |
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Preceded by | Scott Hochberg (switched to District 137) |
Succeeded by | Mike Schofield |
Personal details | |
Born |
Cottonport, Avoyelles Parish Louisiana, USA |
September 23, 1941
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Ann Callegari |
Children | Four children |
Residence | Katy, Harris County, Texas, |
Alma mater | University of Houston |
Occupation | Civil engineer |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
William Anthony Callegari, Sr., known as Bill Callegari (born September 23, 1941), is a businessman and civil engineer from Katy, a suburb of Houston, Texas, who was a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives. From 2001 to 2003, he represented District 130; in 2003, he was switched to neighboring District 132 in northwestern Harris County,.
A native of Cottonport in Avoyelles Parish in south central Louisiana, Callegari in 1963 received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. In 1972, he obtained a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Houston.
Since 1988, Callegari has been the president of the southern region of Aqua Source Services and Technologies, Inc. From 1974 to 1993, he was the executive officer of the AM-TEX Corporation. He founded the Texas Association of Water Board Directors and is a member of the American Waterworks Association. Callegari holds "Class A" certifications in water and wastewater management. He is affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Houston Builders Association, and the Katy Athletic Booster Club.
Callegari is a member of the halls of fame of the colleges of engineering of both LSU and the University of Houston. The William A. Callegari Environmental Center at LSU is named in his honor. He is a fellow as well of the Texas Engineering Foundation.