Jack W. Harper, Republican and veteran with small business experience, ran
against a three-term incumbent and was elected to the Arizona State Senate
in the newly-rezoned Legislative District Four.

Senator Harper moved to Arizona in 1974 at the age of seven. Upon graduating
from high school in 1985, he attended college before entering the U.S. Army.
He served for two years in Germany in the First Infantry Division and then
continued to serve his country as a member of the Arizona Army National
Guard for another 6 years and his 8-year enlistment as a Sergeant E-5. In
1992, he set out to be a small business owner and began the process of
working 2 to 3 jobs at a time and saving every dollar he could to open his
franchise business. At the age of 28, he opened his first restaurant with
thirty employees. Six years later, after gathering business and community
experience, he decided to run for the Senate.

Senator Harper has been married to his wife, Holly since May, 1990. Holly is
a teacher with the Deer Valley Unified School District. They have two daughters,
Jaclyn 14 and Amanda 11, and the whole family is very active in their
community. Senator Harper is a sponsor of many youth sports teams, such as
Arrowhead Little League and AYSO Soccer. For years, he has sponsored the
principal's list at elementary schools, where he donated lunches to students
who have achieved straight A's in the quarter. He has been recognized by the
Deer Valley Education Foundation for his contributions to education. He has
also sponsored reading incentive programs at many schools to aid the
teachers in encouraging children to read. Senator Harper sponsors many
church functions, women's groups and various other organizations. He has
lived in the northwest valley for approximately eight years, and resides in
Surprise, near Sun City West and Sun City Grand.

For years, Jack worked many hours a week at his business.  Now, Jack has
honored his pledge to funnel his full efforts into working for the
constituents of legislative district four.   Jack has been unwaivering in
his stewardship of the state's finances.

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Copyright © 2006 Jack W. Harper for Arizona Senator
Last modified: July 12, 2006