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| Popular As | Anita Martinez |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Age | 98 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 8, 1925 (Texas) |
| Birthday | December 8 |
| Town/City | Texas |
| Nationality | Texas |
Anita Martinez’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Anita Martinez was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Notable for being the first woman of Mexican-American heritage to serve on the Dallas, Texas City Council, this Republican public official held office from 1969 until 1973. She also founded the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, a community organization that promoted Hispanic culture and improved the lives of disadvantaged youth.
While assisting her restaurant owner husband with his El Fenix establishment, she volunteered for such organizations as the Jesuit Parents' Club and the Dallas Metropolis YWCA.
During the 1970s, she helped establish the West Dallas Anita Martinez Recreation Center.
She was born and raised in a poverty-stricken neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. Her marriage to Albert Martinez resulted in four children.
She and fellow public official Annette Strauss both broke through barriers in Dallas, Texas, by becoming, respectively, the first Hispanic councilwoman and one of the first female and Jewish mayors of the city.
