George Strake Jr.
American politician (1935–2024)
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George Strake Jr. (June 10, 1935[3] – February 9, 2024) was an American politician. He served as secretary of state of Texas from 1979 to 1981.[4]
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 | June 10, 1935 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | February 9, 2024 (aged 88) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Annette Strake
(m. 1959; died 2023) |
| Children | 6[2] |
| Parent | George W. Strake (father) |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame Harvard Graduate School of Business |
Life and career
Strake was born in Houston, Texas. His parents were oil tycoon George W. Strake and Susan E. Kehoe.[5] He attended the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Graduate School of Business.[3]
Strake was an oilman.[6]
Strake served as secretary of state of Texas from 1979 to 1981.[4] He was also chairman of the Texas Republican Party from 1983 to 1988.[7] In 1981, Strake ran for Lieutenant Governor of Texas, losing to incumbent Bill Hobby.[8]
