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Gala Speaker Announced, Rep. Matt Gaetz
The Republican Party of Texas is delighted to announce Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) as the Speaker for the upcoming American Patriots Gala on Friday night during the State Convention in San Antonio, Texas May 23rd-25th. A limited number of tickets are still available and can be purchased via the registration option on our convention website https://convention.texasgop.org/. Members of the public can attend the Gala and should select the guest option at registration.
The American Patriots Gala is sponsored by Patriot Mobile.
Chairman Matt Rinaldi said “Representative Gaetz has been an incredible fighter for the American First movement and conservatives in general. It is an honor to welcome him to Texas, where I know our guests will appreciate hearing from him.”
“Patriot Mobile is thrilled to sponsor the 2024 Texas GOP gala,” said Glenn Story, Patriot Mobile CEO, “Congressman Matt Gaetz is a good friend and a great keynote speaker, you are in for a treat!”
Matt Gaetz, a member of the 118th Congress, is currently serving his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Judiciary Committee. His work in Congress focuses on national security, veterans’ affairs, and adherence to constitutional principles.
Matt was born in Hollywood, Florida, to Don and Vicky Gaetz and grew up in Northwest Florida. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Matt is married to Ginger Gaetz and has one son, Nestor, who he has described raising as “the most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life.”