Valde Garcia
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The Honorable Valde Garcia |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 22nd district 26th District (April 17, 2001-December 31, 2002) |
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In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Mike Rogers |
| Succeeded by | Joe Hune |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 86th district |
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In office January 1, 1999 – April 17, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Alan Cropsey |
| Succeeded by | Scott Hummel |
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November 27, 1958 St. Johns, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Karla |
| Residence | Howell, Michigan |
| Religion | Baptist |
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| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Battles/wars | Operation Desert Storm |
Valdemar "Valde" Garcia (born 1958) is a member of the Michigan State Senate representing the district that includes Howell, Michigan and surrounding areas. A native of St. Johns, Michigan, Garcia received his bachelor's degree from Cedarville University in 1981.
Garcia then served for the next ten years in the United States army, including time in Desert Storm and rose to the rank of captain. From 1991 until 1995 Garcia served on the staff of various Michigan State Senators, including serving as the chief of staff for Doug Carl.
From 1995 to 1997 Garcia was a teacher at Laingsburg Christian School in Laingsburg, Michigan. In 1998 Garcia was elected a member of the Michigan State House where he served until 2001 when he became a member of the Michigan State Senate. Garcia is a Republican.
Garcia is a Baptist. He and his wife Karla are the parents of two children.
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