Martha Wong
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Dr. Martha Jee Wong, born Martha Jee,(1939–)[1] is a Texas politician who was the first Asian American woman to be elected to the Texas House of Representatives, representing Houston's District 134.[2][3] She served from 2002 to 2006 as a Republican. Moreover, she was the first Asian American woman part of Texas Spirits, an honorary spirit, service, and social organization on the campus of University of Texas at Austin. Texas Spirits is the oldest spirit organization at the University of Texas, founded in 1941.
Quick Facts Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 134th district, Preceded by ...
Martha Wong | |
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Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 134th district | |
In office January 14, 2003 – January 9, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Kyle Janek |
Succeeded by | Ellen Cohen |
Member of the Houston City Council from the C district | |
In office January 2, 1994 – January 2, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Vince Ryan |
Succeeded by | Mark Goldberg |
Personal details | |
Born | (1939-01-20) January 20, 1939 (age 85) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | University of Texas, Austin (BS) University of Houston (MEd, EdD) |
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