| 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 | (1935-06-10)June 10, 1935 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | February 9, 2024(2024-02-09) (aged 88) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Annette Strake |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent | George W. Strake (father) |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame Harvard Graduate School of Business |
George Strake Jr. (June 10, 1935 – February 9, 2024) was an American politician. He served as secretary of state of Texas from 1979 to 1981.
Life and career
Strake was born in Houston, Texas. His parents were oil tycoon George W. Strake and Susan E. Kehoe. He attended the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Graduate School of Business.
Strake was an oilman.
Strake served as secretary of state of Texas from 1979 to 1981. He was also chairman of the Texas Republican Party from 1983 to 1988. In 1981, Strake ran for Lieutenant Governor of Texas, losing to incumbent Bill Hobby.
Strake died on February 9, 2024, at the age of 88.
References
- "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.
- ^ National Association of Secretaries of State Handbook, National Association of Secretaries of State (U.S.), 1980, p. 95
- ^ "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.
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded byGaylord Marshall | Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Texas 1982 |
Succeeded byDavid Davidson |
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