Harry LaRosiliere (born May 6, 1962) was the 39th

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, the first African-American to hold the office. He was elected in 2013 and served until 2021 after reaching his term limit. LaRosiliere was born in

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and grew up in

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. In New York City, he attended Corpus Christi Catholic School and

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and graduated from the

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in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in geology. LaRosiliere moved to Texas in 1994 and became a financial advisor. He served two terms on the Plano City Council from 2005 to 2011, and was the planning and zoning commissioner. He was elected mayor in 2013, defeating Collin County Republican Party Chairman Fred Moses. He was reelected in

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. LaRosiliere is married to Tracy LaRosiliere, née Clark. They have two daughters.

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