Rep Garza-Hicks

Committee: Stella for HD17

Political party: Republican

Birth Place: Texas

Family: Husband, 3 grown sons, 6 grand children

Length of time in Colorado: 31 years

Length of time in House District 17: 17 years

Clubs and organizations:
*        Pikes Peak Republican Club
*        El Paso County Republican Women's Club
*        Pikes Peak Firearms Coalition
*        National Rifle Association
*        Legislative member of the Civil Air Patrol

Recreational activities:
*        Freestyle weight lifting
*        Tae kwondo
*        Clogging

Favorite music: Classic country

First job: Cosmetologist

Top priority: Looking out for the needs of the people in House District 17

Issues:
*        Affordable housing
*        Medical care
*        Military
*        Crime

Committees:
*        Health & Human Services (2008)
*        Local Government (2007 - 2008)

Appointments:
*        Colorado State Methamphetamine Task Force
*        Police and Fireman's Pension Reform Committee
*        Fallen Heros Memorial Commission
*        Legislative member of the Civil Air Patrol

My Core Beliefs About the Role of Government

Government Exists to Preserve a System Whereby the People
*        Protect Individual Freedom and Dignity
*        Foster Self-Reliance and Independence
*        Enable Us All to Build Better Lives for Ourselves and for Our Children

To do this, Government Should
*        Ensure Justice and Equality under the Law for All
*        Work Through Market Forces to Educate Our Children and to Protect Our
Seniors in Retirement
*        Protect Precious Life, Especially Our Children, both Born and Unborn,
consistent with Freedom and Dignity under the Law
*        Honor Our Military and Those Who Sacrifice to Preserve Our Great Land