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Each week GOPAC will spotlight a candidate running for election. This week's Candidate in the spotlight is Dee Margo.

Dee Margo is running for the Texas House of Representatives in El Paso’s 78th district. For over 30 years, Dee has worked at the John D. Williams Company, working his way up through the ranks – from Vice President in 1977 to his current position of Chairman and CEO. A resident of El Paso for three decades, Dee has dedicated his life to serving others.

Deeply committed to fulfilling his civic duty, Dee has taken on leadership roles in numerous groups working to better the community in growing and diversifying El Paso’s economy. Dee is an active member of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, the El Paso Regional Economic Development Corporation, and the Paso Del Norte Group.

Dee also helped found the Border Fund, a non-profit foundation providing over $26 million in charitable grants to local volunteer groups. His firm is the principal partner in Operation Noel, providing 16,500 coats for needy El Paso children each Christmas.

As a current member of the World Presidents Organization, and a past member of the Young Presidents Organization, Dee has served on the International Board of Directors for both organizations and has been honored as an exemplary role model in business ethics.

Dee has been recognized for his generous work on behalf of others, receiving the Department of The Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, the El Paso Chamber of Commerce’s Star Award, and the League of Women Voters’ BRAVO Award. He was inducted into Junior Achievement’s El Paso Business Hall of Fame in 1999.

Dee attended Vanderbilt University on a football scholarship, and received a bachelor’s degree in history and economics, This is where he met his wife Adair, also a Vanderbilt graduate.

To learn more about Dee Margo visit his website at www.deemargo.org, or you may contact his campaign headquarters by phone at (915) 313-7060.

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