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secretaries of my own!’ situation.
Dr. Arredondo-Lynch went on to graduate from Pan Dr. Arredondo-Lynch is a strong Christian woman, who
American University. She graduated Cum Laude with a credits all her achievement to our God, our Lord and
double major, Pre-Med Biology and Secondary Education Savior, Jesus Christ. She enjoys hobbies such hunting,
with a minor in Chemistry and Physical Science. Dr. Arre- fi shing, painting, writes historical novels and poetry, raising
dondo-Lynch is a certifi ed Secondary Education Facili- Longhorns. She loves riding horses and sing Mariachi style.
tator. She was one of 33 students chosen throughout the She lives on a ranch in Concan, Texas. Her late husband
United States to attend Tulane where she did research in of 32 years was a Federal Narcotics Agent Supervisor with
the Infectious Diseases Department. She graduated from U.S. Customs. She has three grown children that have grad-
the University of Texas Health Science Center-Dental uated from Texas A&M.
Branch in Houston under one of the hardest curriculums
ever implemented by the system, The Self-Paced Program. I am not a Latina, that denotes you are from Latin Amer-
(The fi rst Migrant Farmworker to graduate from dental ica, I am an American Tejana of rich Mexican Heritage, I
school from one of the poorest counties in the nation.) am deeply concerned of the collision course our country
is on.
Dr. Arredondo-Lynch has trained in Oral Surgery under
Dr. Mayer Leonard, a nationally renowned Oral Surgeon. I am running for the U. S. Congress District 23. I believe I
Dr. Arredondo-Lynch presented her techniques and styles can bring the necessary changes needed to meet the needs
at the General Meeting Assembly of the of district that is so diverse. I understand
Academy of General Dentistry in Toronto, the people, their needs. I can communicate
Canada to fellow dentists. in two languages, use sign language (slow
signing). To my fellow Tejanos, and fellow
Dr. Arredondo-Lynch served our U.S. Navy concerned voters. We have another election
as a civilian dentist in the Pacifi c Northwest. right around the corner; to be exact, a few
She was in charge of the oral surgery for weeks away.
Branch Dental Clinic in Everett, Washington. She kept
deployment readiness for our Navy at 98.5%. Dr. Arre- We are living today by the decisions we made yesterday. We
dondo-Lynch treated the sailors and Offi cers of the large must make decisions now by how we want to live tomor-
carriers- U.S.S. ABRAHAM LINCOLN and U.S.S. CARL row. We need to elect leaders that will have a positive
VINCENT and the rest of the PAC NORWEST Fleet, outcome for our country and our country’s future, most
when docked at the Navy Base, Port of Everett. important our children.
Dr. Arredondo-Lynch has worked for both Communi- I have risen from the dust of poverty to achieve and live
ty Health Centers and private practice. Her story of her the American Dream through hard work, dedication and
struggle as a migrant farmworker to dentist, “From Dust intestinal fortitude. I have not allowed others to dictate my
to Dentistry”, appeared in the Dallas Times Herald. She destiny.
has also served as a dental professor for a remote site,
Crystal City, Nuestro Centro de Salud, for the UTHSC Looking at the family cemetery across the old country
Dental branch in San Antonio. dirt road, she turns and looks at me, “My family has been
buried there since the late 1800’s. Someone else has made
Dr. Arredondo-Lynch has been active in the past with those political decisions for them for over a century. The
such organizations such as the Republican Party, where she time has come for someone from these roots that run
served as chairwoman of the party in Zapata, Texas, Rota- deep, goes to Washington and represent the past, present
ry Club International where she served as Vice-President, and future of these people.
charter member of the Boys and Girls Club of Zapata,
Texas. She has awarded scholarships to migrant farmwork- I am that leader. I am that someone that can make a differ-
ers and to some of the students in the top 10, stock buyer ence for
for the youth fair, sponsored little league teams.
Texas U.S. Congressional DISTRICT 23.
Dr. Arredondo-Lynch has a State of the Art practice ded- dralma2018.com
icated to providing a “beacon of hope” to those who seek Dr. Alma Arredondo-Lynch, D.D.S.
healthier, happier lives through dental care. She is commit- P.O.Box 156
ted to providing care for all patients in need of dental care Concan, Tx 78838
whether limited or extensive regardless of their insurance
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