AL MELVIN FOR ARIZONA SENATE 2012
Al Melvin repesents Legislative District 26 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.
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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 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 Al's MAJOR ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE 2008 ELECTION: National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) National Border Patrol Council Local 2544 National Rifle Association (NRA) Arizona Realtors Association PAC Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) PAC Arizona Right To Life Sportsmen for Wildlife Weather in Legislative District 26