Rocky Chavez
| Rocky Chávez | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 76th district |
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Assumed office December 3, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Martin Garrick |
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May 12, 1951 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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El Camino College California State University, Chico |
Rocky John Chávez (born May 12, 1951) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican representing the 76th district, encompassing parts of northern coastal San Diego County. In February 2014, Chávez announced he was forming a committee to explore a run for the United States Senate in 2016.
Chávez was born on May 12, 1951 in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Torrance High School in 1969 where he was a varsity wrestler. He qualified for the US Olympic trials in 1968 and 1972. After graduating high school, Chávez attended El Camino Junior College where he earned an associate degree. He then attended Chico State, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1973. Chávez helped his family during grade school and college by working in agriculture, including summers picking grapes in Fresno County, California, working at a packing plant in Chico, California and gathering almonds in Hamilton City, California near Chico.
Chávez began his career in public service after graduating from Chico State when he joined the United States Marine Corps. Chávez served in the USMC for 28 years, rising to the rank of Colonel. Chávez served in all four active Marine divisions, including serving as Chief of Staff for the 4th Marine Division.
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