FACTOID # 163: Only 4% of married women in Chad are using contraceptives.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

FACTS & STATISTICS    Simple view

  1. Select countries to view: (hold down Control key and click to select several)

     

     

    Compare:

     

     

  1. Select fact or statistic: (* = graphable)

     

     

     

  2. (OPTIONAL) Compare to statistic: (both need to be graphable)

     

     

     

  3. View result as:

     

       
(OR) SEARCH ALL encyclopedia, stats & forums:   

Encyclopedia > Edward Acevedo
Edward Acevedo

Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
In office
1995

Born July 23, 1963 (1963-07-23) (age 44)
Chicago, Illinois
Political party Democratic
Spouse Diana Acevedo
Profession police officer

Edward "Eddie" Acevedo is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district since 1995. The Illinois House of Representatives convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. ... is the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1963 (disambiguation). ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Police officers in South Australia A police officer (or policeman/policewoman) is a warranted worker of a police force. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... The Illinois House of Representatives convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

Contents

Early life

Acevedo was born and raised in Chicago. He earned his associates degree in general studies form City Wide College. Acevedo is a police officer for the Chicago Police Department, and he was decorated for heroism and valor by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office for rescuing victims trapped in a fire. He had a case against a police officer for brutality that was dismissed out of court. Acevedo had been drunk and attacked another police officer. Edward Acevedo is known for speaking no Spanish although representing a heavily Spanish speaking district and advocating programs ostensibly for Spanish speakers. Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... The Chicago Police Department, also known as the CPD, is the principal law enforcement agency of Chicago, under the jurisdiction of the mayor of Chicago. ... Cook County may mean: Cook County, Illinois Cook County, Georgia Cook County, Minnesota Cooke County, Texas This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ...


State Representative

Acevedo was first elected State Representative in 1995. Recently, Acevedo was re-elected Co-Chair of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus for state legislators and Co-Chair of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation. He was the first Latino appointed to his position of Assistant Majority Leader. Edward Acevedo is a operative for Victor Reyes who is identified as co-schemer A in Federal Pleadings. Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...


Acevedo sponsored legislation that would increase the number of students eligible to attend higher education institutions; several public safety bills to crack down on individuals who sell firearms without a license; and KidCare which is a low-cost health insurance program for children. Acevedo has supported large budgets and tax increases.


Acevedo serves on nine committees: Appropriations for Elementary and Secondary Education; Broadband Infrastructure; Executive; Financial Institutions; International Trade and Commerce; Pay Day Loans; Pension Fund Management Procurement; Registration and Regulation; and Telecommunications.


Personal life

Representative Acevedo has five sons. He had a controversial divorce and well known and public substance abuse problems.


External links



 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.