Valor (ebook)

Argumento de Valor (ebook)

"An engaging and inspirational story... [with a] universal message of the importance of family and overcoming adversity." ?Stephen G. McShane, author of Steel Giants: Historical Images from the Calumet Regional Archives

Rogelio "Roy" Dominguez is a practicing attorney in Gary, Indiana. He served as a Deputy Prosecutor and was appointed chair of the Worker's Compensation Board by Governor Evan Bayh. After establishing a successful law practice, Dominguez was Sheriff of Lake County from 2002 to 2010.

James B. Lane is Professor Emeritus of History at Indiana University Northwest, co-director of the Calumet Regional Archives, editor of Steel Shavings magazine, and author of numerous books, including "City of the Century": A History of Gary, Indiana (IUP, 1978).

"A rags-to-riches story of a Mexican American who overcame many hardships to become the sheriff of Lake County, after a stellar career as a state trooper, attorney, and local political figure." ?Ronald Cohen, Emeritus Professor of History, IUNW0Foreword by Evan Bayh
Preface
Chapter One: Roots
Chapter Two: Growing Up
Chapter Three: Teen Years
Chapter Four: Work and College
Chapter Five: State Trooper and Law Student
Chapter Six: Advances and Setbacks
Chapter Seven: Evan Bayh and Statewide Office
Chapter Eight: 1990s Political Campaigns
Chapter Nine: Becoming Lake County Sheriff
Chapter Ten: Triumph and Tragedy
Chapter Eleven: Second Term
Chapter Twelve: Dreaming Big
Conclusion: Core Values
Afterword by James B. Lane