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Richard Miranda comes from a farm-worker
family of 11 brothers and sisters. The family has given our community
four attorneys, a State Representative and a State Senator. Richard Miranda
grew up in the Marcos de Niza Housing Projects of downtown Phoenix.
After receiving his diploma from North Phoenix High School
in 1974, Richard Miranda went on to work in a variety of government and
business settings. His work ranged from assistant to the Mayor of Phoenix
to a legal manager of the Miranda Law Firm. Richard is also heavily involved
in many community service projects and organizations, including Friendly
House, the Boys and Girls Club of America and the Mountain Park Community
Healthcare Center. Additionally, he served as Director of the Cesar E.
Chavez Museum and as a former Board member for the Mexican Cultural Center.
This stewardship gave him the support of District 13
and he was honored with the approval of his constituents in his successful
bid for the House of Representatives in 1998. During his service from
1998 to 2002, he promoted legislation to improve housing, health, and
education in underserved communities.
In January of 2002, Richard Miranda began his tenure
in the Senate he became Democratic Whip in 2005 and served as a ranking
Democrat on several committees. He currently serves on the Senate Commerce, Finance and Judiciary committees.
He is also past Chairman of the Arizona Legislative Latino Caucus. He
was declared Legislator of the Year in 2003 by the Arizona Chiropractors
Association and the Arizona Association of Community Health Centers in
2004. In October of 2006, he was the recipient of the Distinguished Achievment
Award from the Mary Lou Foulton College of Education at Arizona State
University. During his tenure in both Houses of the Arizona Legislature,
Richard Miranda has consistently worked to improve the quality of life
for the constituents of his district and of all Arizonans.
Senator Miranda serves as Migrant Health Director for
the Arizona Association of Community Health Centers where he is dedicated
to promoting access to primary health care. Additionally, he works as
Executive Director for the Centro Adelante Campesino in Surprise, where
he manages educational programs for children.
A Phoenix native, Senator Miranda resides in Tolleson
and enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family. |
