Residing in the City of Mesquite since 1979, John, and his wife Alice, have five children and eight grandchildren. The Monaco’s moved to Texas so that John could take advantage of a professional career opportunity. They chose the City of Mesquite because of the many advantages it offered their family. Three of their five children attended and have graduated from Mesquite schools.

Prior to his retirement, John enjoyed a 27-year career as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner during which period he enjoyed both clinical and administrative assignments. In 1992, while on staff at Children's Medical Center of Dallas, John attended the U.T. Southwestern Medical School completing specialized curriculum related to life support (ECMO) for newborns and pediatric patients.

• Fairfax Hospital/ N.V. Community College, School for Respiratory Therapy, Diploma, 1973
• Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University, Respiratory Symposium, May 1976
• George Washington School of Medicine, George Washington University, Respiratory Care In Critical Patients, November, 1978
• Emory University, Pulmonary Symposium, October, 1980
• N.B.R.T. Clinical Board Examination/Certification, Richmond, VA, December, 1973
• Texas Department of Health Licensure, Respiratory Care Practitioner, January ,1987*

*First year State of Texas offered licensure

American Heart Association, Board of Directors (local district)
Offices held during tenure on this board include Secretary, Vice President, and President.City Planning and Zoning Commission, City of MesquiteCivil Service Commission and Trial Board, City of MesquiteBoard of Adjustments, City of MesquiteCoordinator, Volunteer Services, City of MesquiteMISD Alternative Calendar CommitteeCity of Mesquite Water Advisory BoardMember of the Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church

The American Association for Respiratory Care
The Texas State Association for Respiratory Care

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