George Strake Jr.
George Strake Jr. (born June 10, 1935)[3] is an American politician. He served as Secretary of State of Texas from 1979 to 1981.[4]
George Strake Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State of Texas | |
| In office January 16, 1979 – October 6, 1981 | |
| Governor | Bill Clements |
| Preceded by | Steven C. Oaks |
| Succeeded by | David Dean |
| Chairman of the Texas Republican Party | |
| In office 1983–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Chet Upham |
| Succeeded by | Fred Meyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 10, 1935 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Annette Strake[1] |
| Children | 6[2] |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame Harvard Graduate School of Business |
Life and career
Strake was born in Houston, Texas. He attended the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Graduate School of Business.[3]
Strake was an oilman.[5]
Strake served as Secretary of State of Texas from 1979 to 1981.[4] He was also chairman of the Texas Republican Party from 1983 to 1988.[6] In 1981, Strake ran for Lieutenant Governor of Texas, losing to incumbent Bill Hobby.[7]
References
- "Candidate's wife visits TLC to campaign for spouse". The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise. Seguin, Texas. September 24, 1982. p. 4. Retrieved August 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Strake seeks No. 2 office as Hobby foe". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. October 7, 1981. p. 22. Retrieved August 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- National Association of Secretaries of State Handbook, National Association of Secretaries of State (U.S.), 1980, p. 95
- "George Strake – Guest Speaker at the Leadership Institute". Leadership Institute. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- "N. Viets Will Get Petition". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. February 19, 1971. p. 7. Retrieved August 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- Fund Raiser's Guide to Private Fortunes, Taft Group, 1989
- "R Club honors past secretary of state". Houston Chronicle. May 16, 2001. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
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