Solomon P. Ortiz
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Solomon P. Ortiz (D) represents the 27th Congressional District of Texas.
Background
Born June 3, 1937, in Robstown, Texas. Methodist, divorced, two children.
United States Army, 1960-62; Specialist 4th Class, Military Policeman and Investigator in Verdun, France.
Public Service:
- 1964, elected Nueces County Constable
- 1968, elected Nueces County Commissioner, re-elected in 1972
- 1976, elected Nueces County Sheriff, re-elected in 1980
- 1982, elected to the 98th United States Congress