AL MELVIN FOR ARIZONA SENATE 2012
Al Melvin has represented Legislative District 26 in the Arizona State Senate for four years. He will soon be representing the new LD 11 in the Arizona State Senate. Al is committed to helping all of the citizens of the district and of Southern Arizona. Originally from Helena, Montana, Al is a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy; the Naval War College; and The American Graduate School of International Management, Thunderbird Campus in Glendale, AZ.	(NEITHER THE MILITARY INFORMATION NOR PHOTOGRAPH CONTAINED IN THIS WEBSITE IMPLY ENDORSEMENT BY THE DEPT. OF DEFENSE OR DEPT. OF THE NAVY.)
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VIDEO OF AL IN 2009 WHEN HE REPRESENTED LD 26. HIS NEW LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT IS LD 11.

In 1999, after 30 years of reserve military service, Al retired as a Captain, USNR. One of his last duty assignments was Squadron Commander of MPS 2 at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. He had a parallel 35-year career, including 12 years in the Far East, in international trade and ocean transportation, working for three major steamship corporations. Al's merchant marine career included nine years at sea. He holds an unlimited tonnage Masters license issued by the USCG. Al was an Adjunct Lecturer for the University of Arizona for four years. He also taught at the University of Phoenix and Western International University. He taught courses in international trade, transportation, logistics and economics. He also owns a consulting firm, American Quality International Consulting.

AL MELVIN is fighting for: SECURE BORDERS A QUALITY EDUCATION SYSTEM JOBS, LOWER TAXES & SMALLER GOVERNMENT ELECTRICITY AND WATER NATURAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CULTURE OF LIFE, FAMILY & TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE SECOND AMENDMENT & PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTUE ANIMAL WELFARE AL MELVIN understands the challenges facing Arizona and he has the answers! He is an educator, businessman and veteran who brings vision, leadership and integrity to the Arizona State Senate. Al’s MAJOR ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE 2012 ELECTION: Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Arizona Medical Association PAC Arizona Police Association Arizona Realtors’ Association Arizona Right to Life Arizona Society of Practicing Accountants (ASPA) Fraternal Order of Police Home Builders Association of Central Arizona (HBACA) National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) National Rifle association (NRA) Al’s AWARDS & SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR 2011/2012: Arizona Mining Association: 2012 Arizona Mining Champion (Arizona Mining Association, Arizona Rock Products association, AMIGOS) Arizona Retailers Association: 2011 Legislator of the Year Arizona Trucking Association: HB 2359 BRAVO ZULU: JOB WELL DONE Award (2011 Session) Humane Society of the US: 2011 Humane State Legislator Award (for his commitment to supporting animal legislation in Arizona) American Music Therapy Association (Certification Board For Music Therapists): "Friend of Music Therapy" Al’s MAJOR ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE 2010 ELECTION: Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Arizona Highway Patrol Association Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) Arizona Medical Association PAC Arizona Realtor’s Association Arizona Right to Life Arizona Society of Practicing Accountants (ASPA) Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife (AZSFW) Arizona State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, Inc. National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) National Rifle Association Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Al’s AWARDS & SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR 2010: Arizona Manufacturer’s Council: -2010 Senator of the Year Award Center for Arizona Policy: -100% Pro Life, Pro Family Voting Record Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce: -100% Pro Business Voting Record Weather in Legislative District 11