Richard Pacheco (politician)
Richard Pacheco | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1969 – December 31, 1992 | |
| Constituency | 2nd district (1969–1970) 9th district (1971–1972) 7th district (1973–1992) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1924 Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | September 5, 2015 (aged 90) Chandler, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse | Karen Pacheco[2] |
| Alma mater | New Mexico Highlands University |
Richard Pacheco (November 2, 1924 – September 5, 2015) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 2nd, 9th, and 7th districts of the Arizona House of Representatives.[3][4]
Life and career
[edit]Pacheco was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He attended New Mexico Highlands University[5] and served in the United States Army as a paratrooper.[2] Afterwards, he served as a real estate salesman, mine safety supervisor and administrative assistant at Anamax Mining Company, and as a manager for City Loan and Finance Company in Nogales, Arizona. [3]
Pacheco represented several districts during his twelve terms in the Arizona House of Representatives.[4] After the death of state representative Clare Dunn, Pacheco was elected as Assistant Minority Leader to replace her. [3]
Pacheco died in September 2015 in Chandler, Arizona, at the age of 90.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Solons doubt Nixon ousting". The Times-News. Twin Falls, Idaho. August 13, 1973. p. 5. Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Richard Pacheco". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Richard "Dick" I. Pacheco". Arizona Library. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ a b "Members of the 40th Arizona House of Representatives in Phoenix". Arizona Memory. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ Unterburger, Amy (November 1990), Who's who Among Hispanic Americans, Gale Research, p. 285
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