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New Mexico's Former Governor, David F. Cargo
Announced as Keynote Speaker The Southwest Texas PCA/ACA proudly announces that former New Mexico governor, Gov. David F. Cargo (1967-1971), will highlight the 30th Anniversary gala celebration as our keynote speaker during our February, 2009 annual conference. David F. Cargo began his legislative career in the New Mexico State House of Representatives from 1963-1967, thenc served two terms as the Governor of New Mexico from 1967-1971. As Governor, David Cargo founded the New Mexico Film Commission, the first of its kind nationwide, which brought Hollywood film production to New Mexico. Continuing a tradition of governors who act, David Cargo played roles in several films such as The Gatling Gun (1973), Bunny O'Hare (1971), and Up in the Cellar (1971) about a student poet who seduces his college president's wife, daughter, and girlfriend over lost financial aid. Gov. Cargo holds a B.A., M.A., and law degree from the University of Michigan. He has recently served on the Republicans for Environmental Protection's (REP) Honorary Board and served on the Executive Committee of REP's New Mexico Chapter. The keynote luncheon will take place on Friday, February 27, 2009 at the downtown Albuquerque, Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center. We encourage everyone to join us in this gala celebration honoring thirty years of scholarly excellence pursuing the study of popular and American culture in all of its ramifications and meanings. |
