Carl (Carlito) M. Benito was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Mill Woods on March 3, 2008.

In addition to his regular duties as MLA Mr. Benito serves as a member of the following committees:

• Private Bills Committee
• Public Accounts Committee
• Standing Committee on Community Services

He is the first Philippine-born MLA in the history of the Alberta Legislature. Mr. Benito holds a bachelor of commerce degree from the Far Eastern University in the Philippines and a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Alberta.

Prior to serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, he worked as a licensed real estate and insurance agent and as president of Say-B 82 Investment Corporation. During his time as a professional realtor and investor Carl became inducted into the Century 21 Masters Hall of Fame in 2006 and became a member of Century 21�s Centurion Honor Society. He was recently the recipient of the 12th Hiyas (Gem) award, 2008, in recognition of excellence in business.

Having a genuine passion for martial arts, Mr. Benito has collaborated on a book in the stick-fighting art of arnis. He was an instructor in the Philippine Military Academy and the YMCA of Edmonton.

Mr. Benito strongly believes in giving back to the community. His main goal is to further advance and strengthen the Mill Woods constituency. Mr. Benito has served as vice-chair of the Holy Trinity Parents Society and was a volunteer at St. Theresa�s Parish and the Welcome Centre for Immigrants in Mill Woods.

He has been married for 28 years to Estrella Sayson Benito, a registered nurse. They have three children.

September 3, 2008