From Refugee to Elected Official, Meet Mr.Vo

Hello world! 

I apologize for my absence, but I have been working on my Thesis defense (which I passed!). Anyhow, there are a couple of episodes left before the end of season 1. Until then I have a special guest, State Representative Hubert Vo. Who is that you may wonder well, here is a short bio from the good ol' gov.com

"State Representative Hubert Vo proudly represents District 149 in Harris County. District 149 is located in southwest Houston encompassing most of Alief, and parts of West Houston and Katy. He has been part of the Alief community for over 30 years, Hubert Vo currently serves on the Alief Super Neighborhood Council. In the private sector, Hubert Vo is a successful businessman, real estate developer and entrepreneur in the Houston area. After attending the University of Houston during the daytime and as a machinist in the evenings, Hubert received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Hubert has devoted his time, inside and outside of the Legislature, as an advocate for education, health care, public safety and economic development. Speaking Spanish, Vietnamese, French, and English Representative Vo can seamlessly communicate with a vast spectrum of District 149 residents.

Representative Vo is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Texans. He stresses the importance of education and healthcare in the cultivation of a flexible and reliable workforce for the 21st century economy. He believes strongly in the role of business within the community and the need for collaboration towards the goal of retaining American jobs while expanding job creation and development. Representative Vo is committed to working across party lines, and partnering with his constituents, to help District 149 achieve its goals and maximize its potential."

SOURCE: https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=149

I met Mr.Vo back when I was in High School. He is pretty relatable to me--he had to flee Vietnam, for safety reasons, a former refugee who is now a state official, now that is what I call being an overachiever. 

Enjoy! 

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