Harris County Board of Education – Position 4, Precinct 3
PRESS RELEASE
January 9, 2012
Houston, Texas
For Immediate Release
Contact: Fidencio Leija-Chavez Jr.
Office: (713) 880-3700
Education Matters, Get Involved "Education is the key to earning the American Dream."
FUNDRAISER KICK-OFF FOR SILVIA MINTZ
"I am entering this race because I believe it is crucial that we protect the American Dream through education for future generations here in Harris County." -Silvia Mintz
JOIN US
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
AT JULIA’S BISTRO
3722 MAIN STREET AT ALABAMA
"I am living proof of the American Dream’s extraordinary promise. I came to Houston and started as a maid and janitor. Now, I have my own law firm and my daughter is an engineering student in college. Without access to a solid education, none of this would have been possible." -Silvia Mintz
YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SILVIA MINTZ CAMPAIGN FUND
MAIL TO: 602 SAWYER ST, SUITE 455, HOUSTON, TX 77007
About Silvia Mintz
Silvia Mintz was born in Guatemala and immigrated to the United States in 1998. She has called Houston home since and currently practices family and immigration law at her law firm, Plake & Mintz, PLLC. Upon arrival in Houston, Silvia worked as a maid and janitor while learning English. Thereafter, she received her Associates Degree from Houston Community College, her Bachelors degree (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of St. Thomas, and her law degree from South Texas College of Law. Silvia has one daughter, Maria, who is a graduate of Taylor High School in Katy and is currently studying chemical engineering in college. Silvia is a volunteer and board member of various organizations, including the Houston Community College Foundation and Children at Risk. She also volunteers her time as legal counsel for the Christian organization Pastores en Acción and the Mexican Consulate.
