2021 LIVING LEGEND
On January 3, 2021, Congressman Al Green took the oath of office to serve the people of Texas’ 9th Congressional District and began his ninth term in the United States House of Representatives. As a veteran civil rights advocate, he has fought for those in society whose voices, too often, are not heard.
Congressman Al Green currently serves on the Financial Services Committee as well as the Committee on Homeland Security. On the Financial Services Committee, he serves on three subcommittees: Diversity and Inclusion; Housing, Community Development, and Insurance; as well as Oversight and Investigations, where he holds the position of Chair. On the Committee on Homeland Security, he serves on two subcommittees: Emergency Preparedness, Response, & Recovery and Border Security, Facilitation, & Operations. Within the Democratic Party he holds the position of Assistant Whip. He is a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) as well as the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Congressman Green’s family taught him the importance of positive preparation through education and righteous resistance to overcome persistent injustice. He attended Florida A&M University, Howard University, and the Tuskegee Institute. Without receiving an undergraduate degree, he enrolled in the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1973.
After graduating from law school, Congressman Al Green co-founded and co-managed the law firm of Green, Wilson, Dewberry, and Fitch. Also during this time, Congressman Al Green served as president of the Houston Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for approximately 10 years. Under his leadership, the organization grew to unprecedented heights, increasing membership from a few hundred to many thousands and the staff from one to more than ten.
In 1977, Congressman Al Green was appointed Justice of the Peace in Harris County, Texas, where he served for 26 years before retiring in 2004. As a testament to his exceptional community involvement, professional achievement, and superior leadership, Congressman Green has received numerous awards and accolades. He holds memberships in several community organizations, including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity.
As evidence of how truly blessed Congressman Al Green is, when asked, “How are you?” he often responds, “Better than I deserve.”
Congressman Al Green
Ninth District of Texas
Houston Office
3003 South Loop West, Suite 460
Houston, TX 77054
713-383-9234
algreen.house.gov
