Celia V. Monrouzeau Martínez
Celia V. Monrouzeau Martínez | |
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| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 14th District | |
| In office January 2, 1977 – January 2, 1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 15, 1944 Hatillo, Puerto Rico |
| Died | January 30, 2006 (aged 62) |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (B.Ed.) |
Celia V. Monrouzeau Martínez was a Puerto Rican female politician from the New Progressive Party (PNP) who served as member of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Celia Virginia Monrouzeau Martínez was born on January 15, 1944 in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.[2]
Politics[edit]
She began in politics in the 1976 and was got elected to 14th district, during the four-year term in which she was the only woman in the House of Representatives and served as alternate spokesperson for the New Progressive Party. She was not reelected in the 1980 elections. Went back to teaching.
Gobernor Rafael Hernández Colón of the opposing Popular Democratic Party invited Celia V. Monrouzeau Martínez to collaborate as an advisor on social welfare projects.
Legacy[edit]
A passive park in Hatillo was named in her honor.
References[edit]
- ^ "Representantes". March 25, 2016.
- ^ "Celia v Monrouzeau". AncientFaces.