George Strake Jr. (June 10, 1935[3] – February 9, 2024) was 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. |
| Died | February 9, 2024 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Annette Strake[1] |
| Children | 6[2] |
| Parent | George W. Strake (father) |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame Harvard Graduate School of Business |
Life and career
editStrake was born in Houston, Texas. His parents were oil tycoon George W. Strake and Susan E. Kehoe.[5] He attended the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Graduate School of Business.[3]
Strake was an oilman.[6]
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.[7] In 1981, Strake ran for Lieutenant Governor of Texas, losing to incumbent Bill Hobby.[8]
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ a b National Association of Secretaries of State Handbook, National Association of Secretaries of State (U.S.), 1980, p. 95
- ^ a b "George Strake – Guest Speaker at the Leadership Institute". Leadership Institute. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Mr. George W. Strake, Jr., former member of the University of St. Thomas Board of Directors, passes away". University of St. Thomas Online Newsroom. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "George William Strake, Jr". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ "George William Strake Jr". Echovita. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
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