I am
the product of a family of immigrants. My great grandfather on my father's side
came to the US via Ellis Island in 1908. My mother's family came from Spain, to
Puerto Rico, then to the US.
Neither of my parents spoke their family’s
native language. Growing up we had a lot more contact with my father's family.
If you asked my great grandfather Cono Severino, what he was, he would have
told you he was an American. He realized the only way to truly have a chance at
the American Dream was to assimilate.
He wanted better for his family than he had.
The only way that could happen was to speak English and become an American. I
do really wish that Italian was spoken instead of buying Rosetta Stone, but I am
proud and grateful my family made that decision.
Unfortunately, some of the immigrants of
today do not feel the same way and are not taking advantage of the benefits of
being a part of this great nation and of being American.
Major James (Jimmy) Angelino, Candidate for the new Collin
County Court #7.
The first thing I asked Jimmy when he told me he had decided to run for
the newly formed Collin County Court #7 was Why?
He had previously run for Collin County District Attorney against a
wildly popular local favorite and former Judge with plenty of campaign
experience. Even though he is highly qualified, the Greg Willis juggernaut was
too strong to overcome.
As far
as I am concerned, if you want to elect someone who will give their all and
then some, he would rank high on any list.
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| Cole (16), Misti, Gabby (6) |
The man decided he needed to serve his country in the military in honor
of family traditions at age 39! James Angelino now serves as a Major in the
United States Army Reserve JAG Corp.
He was
mobilized to active duty in January 2003 where he spent 16 months on active
duty. Jimmy was sent to Tikrit, Iraq for a 6 month tour where he defended
soldiers accused of misconduct. During this time, Jimmy was the lead attorney
on 21 Courts Martials. For his service, Jimmy was awarded the Bronze Star, The
Army Commendation Medal, The Iraqi Campaign Medal, and the Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal.
So Why? Why a misdemeanor court?
