Harry Scolinos
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Harry Frank Scolinos is an American
attorney
, businessman and politician
. He ran for the United States Congress
as a Republican in California
's 29th District.
, California in 1947. Scolinos' mother still lives in that same house today. He attended public schools at Washington and Coolidge Grammar Schools. He played both baseball and football at San Gabriel High School where he graduated in 1962. He went on to college at Cal Poly, Pomona
where he was student body Vice-President. He graduated in 1966 with a B.S. degree in Social Science.
Harry and his wife Connie, a registered nurse, have been married for 35 years. They have five children: Tasia Scolinos
who is Justice Department
's Director Of Public Affairs; Alicia Scolinos Medders; Lea Scolinos; Peter Scolinos; and Christiana; along with two grandchildren.
in 1969. While serving in Vietnam
, Scolinos was awarded the Bronze Star
, the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Upon receiving his honorable discharge from the Army in 1970, he enrolled in night law school while working full time for the Automobile Club. He graduated from Beverly Law School
(now Whittier Law School) in 1974, receiving his law degree and became a member of the California State Bar.
In 1980 Scolinos founded a law practice in Los Angeles
, he moved the law firm to Pasadena
, where they have remained ever since becoming a senior partner in the firm of Scolinos, Sheldon & Nevell.
In 1998 Scolinos founded U.S. Fingerprinting, Inc., headquartered in Pasadena. U.S. Fingerprinting provides mobile computerized live scan fingerprinting service to many different entities, such as churches, schools, youth sports team, and many others. As the current CEO Harry oversees the largest mobile live scan fingerprinting service in the United States.
, spokeswoman for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Scolinos won the Republican primary election
and faced the incumbent
Rep. Adam Schiff
, a Democrat. He lost the 2004 election.
United States
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attorney
Lawyer
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, businessman and politician
Politician
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. He ran for the United States Congress
United States Congress
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as a Republican in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
's 29th District.
Biography
Born to Greek immigrants parents Mary and Peter Scolinos, the Scolinos family built a home in San GabrielSan Gabriel, California
San Gabriel is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is named after the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, founded by Junipero Serra. The city grew outward from the mission and in 1852 became the original township of Los Angeles County. San Gabriel was incorporated in 1913...
, California in 1947. Scolinos' mother still lives in that same house today. He attended public schools at Washington and Coolidge Grammar Schools. He played both baseball and football at San Gabriel High School where he graduated in 1962. He went on to college at Cal Poly, Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, or Cal Poly Pomona, is a public university located in Pomona, California, United States...
where he was student body Vice-President. He graduated in 1966 with a B.S. degree in Social Science.
Harry and his wife Connie, a registered nurse, have been married for 35 years. They have five children: Tasia Scolinos
Tasia Scolinos
Tasia Marie Scolinos , a United States lawyer and a political appointee under the administration of George W. Bush.-Personal:Scolinos is a native of Arcadia, California....
who is Justice Department
United States Department of Justice
The United States Department of Justice , is the United States federal executive department responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice, equivalent to the justice or interior ministries of other countries.The Department is led by the Attorney General, who is nominated...
's Director Of Public Affairs; Alicia Scolinos Medders; Lea Scolinos; Peter Scolinos; and Christiana; along with two grandchildren.
Career
After college graduation, Scolinos enlisted in the U.S. Army and was sent to Officer Candidates School to become a 1st Lieutenant in the Infantry in 1967. He subsequently attended Military Intelligence School and went on to serve in the Vietnam WarVietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
in 1969. While serving in Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
, Scolinos was awarded the Bronze Star
Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. As a medal it is awarded for merit, and with the "V" for valor device it is awarded for heroism. It is the fourth-highest combat award of the...
, the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Upon receiving his honorable discharge from the Army in 1970, he enrolled in night law school while working full time for the Automobile Club. He graduated from Beverly Law School
Whittier Law School
Whittier Law School is a law school in Costa Mesa, California. Founded in 1966, it is a fully accredited ABA law school in Orange County, California. A private university, it is part of Whittier College.-History:...
(now Whittier Law School) in 1974, receiving his law degree and became a member of the California State Bar.
In 1980 Scolinos founded a law practice in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, he moved the law firm to Pasadena
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, where they have remained ever since becoming a senior partner in the firm of Scolinos, Sheldon & Nevell.
In 1998 Scolinos founded U.S. Fingerprinting, Inc., headquartered in Pasadena. U.S. Fingerprinting provides mobile computerized live scan fingerprinting service to many different entities, such as churches, schools, youth sports team, and many others. As the current CEO Harry oversees the largest mobile live scan fingerprinting service in the United States.
Political activity
In 2003 Scolinos formally announced his candidacy for the 29th Congressional District with introductions made by former Olympian John Nabor and Scolinos’ daughter, Tasia ScolinosTasia Scolinos
Tasia Marie Scolinos , a United States lawyer and a political appointee under the administration of George W. Bush.-Personal:Scolinos is a native of Arcadia, California....
, spokeswoman for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Scolinos won the Republican primary election
Primary election
A primary election is an election in which party members or voters select candidates for a subsequent election. Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election....
and faced the incumbent
Incumbent
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Rep. Adam Schiff
Adam Schiff
Adam Bennett Schiff is the U.S. Representative for . He has served in Congress since 2001. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
, a Democrat. He lost the 2004 election.