Full Name:
John A. Alario, Jr.
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Alba; 4 Children
Birth Date:
09/15/1943
Home City:
Westwego, LA
BA, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1965
Former President, Louisiana State Senate
Senator, Louisiana State Senate, District 8, 2008-2020
Representative, Louisiana State House of Representatives, District 83, 1971-2007
Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1996, 2000
Speaker of the House, Louisiana State House of Representatives, 1984-1988, 1992-1996
Delegate, Louisiana Constitutional Convention, 1973
Member, American Legislative Exchange Council Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force
Member, Democratic Caucus
Member, Democratic Executive Committee, Jefferson Parish
Former Member, Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation
Former Chair, House Appropriations Committee
Former Member, House Commerce Committee
Former Chair, House Executive Committee
Former Member, House Legislative Budgetary Control Committee
Former Member, House Legislative Services Council
Former Member, House Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs Committee
Former Member, House Natural Resources Committee
Former Chair, House Ways and Means Committee
Former Member, House and Governmental Affairs
Member, Independent Caucus
Member, Jefferson Parish Legislative Delegation
Former Member, Joint Committee on Charities
Former Chair, Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay, Louisiana State Senate
Former Chair, Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget
Former Member, Judiciary B Committee
Former Member, Judiciary Committee
Former Member, Louisiana Recovery District
Member, Revenue Estimating Conference
Former Chair, Select Committee on Coastal Restoration and Flood Control
Former Member, Senate Commerce Committee
Former Member, Senate Finance Committee
Former Member, Special Committee on Homeland Security
Former Member, State Bond Commission
Member, Task Force for Juvenile Facilities in Jefferson Parish
Tax Consultant and Owner, John A. Alario, Jr. Income Tax Service, 1972-present
Accountant, 1966-1972
Teacher, Jefferson Parish School System, 1965-1966
Member, Knights of Columbus
Board Member, Louisiana Epilepsy Association
Member, Louisiana International Deep Water Gulf Transfer Terminal Authority
Member, Louisiana Kidney Association
Member, National Society Of Public Accountants
Member, Westwego Volunteer Fire Department
Chair, Louisiana Exposition Authority, 1979-1985
Awards:
100% Life Advocate Award, Right to Life Federation;
Business Alumnus Award, Southeastern Louisiana University;
Business Champion Award, Chamber of Commerce;
Champion Award, Louisiana Truancy Program;
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Southeastern Louisiana University;
Distinguished Citizen Award, Jefferson Parish Public School System;
Distinguished Service Award, Waggaman Jaycees;
Extra Mile for Persons with Disabilities Leadership Award;
Family Advocate Award, Louisiana Family Forum;
Golden Ambassador Award, Southeastern Louisiana University;
Hale Boggs Outstanding and Dedicated Service Community Award;
Honorary Membership Award, National Society of Collegiate Scholars;
Inducted; Louisiana Political Hall of Fame;
Inducted West Jefferson High School Hall of Fame;
Legislator Champion Award/LATAN;
Legislator of the Year Award, Louisiana State Troopers Association;
Loyal Support of Fishing Award, Jefferson Parish Marine Fisheries;
Michael J. Yenni Lifetime Democratic Achievement Award;
MD Founders Award;
Outstanding Alumnus Award, West Jefferson High School;
Outstanding Legislator Award, Alliance of Louisiana Developmental Centers;
Outstanding Legislator Award, Association for Retarded Citizens;
Outstanding Legislator Award, Police Jury;
Outstanding Legislator Award, Professional Firefighters Association;
Representative of the Year Award, Louisiana Federation of Teacher's;
Special Olympics Champion Award;
Support and Dedication Award, Southeastern Louisiana University;
Number of Grandchildren:
Five