Carlos M. "Charlie" Hernández López (born February 19, 1965) is a Puerto Ricanpolitician affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). He was member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from January, 2001 until December, 2016. From 2001 to 2012 he represented District 19 (which includes the cities of Mayagüez and San Germán). In 2012, he was reelected, this time as a Representative At-large until 2016.[1]
Charlie Hernández was born February 19, 1965, in Mayagüez. During his childhood, he was part of the Boy Scouts of America.
After graduating high school, Hernández was admitted to the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. During his time there, he was part of the Student Council and the Academic Senate. He was also founder and director of the student newspaper Campus Colegial. Because of his academic excellence, he received the award for the Most Distinguished Student of the Department of Social Sciences in 1986. He was also part of the Honor roll during the three years in which he finished his bachelor's degree in Politocal Science.
After graduating with honors from the Faculty of Law of the University of Puerto Rico, he continued his studies, obtaining a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs of the University of Texas at Austin. During those years, he realized investigations about the health service and political parties in Mexico, which were eventually published. He also completed a thesis about the Territories of Micronesia and the territorial policy of the United States.
Professional careeredit
After returning to Puerto Rico, Hernández practiced law specializing in civil litigation and constitutional rights. In January, 2000, he was appointed as an Assistant to the mayor of the Municipality of Mayagüez in charge of community development.
Political careeredit
Hernández was first elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico at the 2000 general election, representing District 19. During his first term, he was Chairman of the Judiciary the Committee and Special Committee of the Revision of the Civil Code. He was also a member of the Committees of Federal and International Affairs, Government, Capital Development, and others.
In 2004, Hernández was reelected. During that time, he served as Minority Speaker for his party in several committees as well as being member of others. After being reelected for a third term at the 2008 general election, Hernández again served as Minority Speaker of his party in several committees.
In 2012, Hernández decided to run as a Representative At-large at the 2012 general election. He was elected, being the third candidate with most votes from his party.[1] After that, Hernández was appointed as Majority Leader for his party.[2]
After concluding his mandate in 2016, and after sixteen years in office, Hernández decided to retire from politics. Since, he returned to practice law with offices in San Juan and Mayagüez concentrating in civil litigation and constitutional law. In addition, Hernández became a professor in the graduate program in Public Affairs at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.
Personal lifeedit
Hernández was married to journalist Damaris Suárez for approximately ten years. They have a son together (Diego Hernández Suárez). In December 2012, they both announced they were getting divorced.[3] In 2018, he married Farrah M Rodríguez.
Referencesedit
^ ab. CEEPUR. December 29, 2012. Archived from the original on December 3, 2012.
^Hernández, Yanira (November 15, 2012). "Al mando Bhatia y Perelló". El Nuevo Día.
^"Representante Charlie Hernández se divorcia". El Nuevo Día. December 13, 2012.
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Carlos M Charlie Hernandez Lopez born February 19 1965 is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party PPD He was member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from January 2001 until December 2016 From 2001 to 2012 he represented District 19 which includes the cities of Mayaguez and San German In 2012 he was reelected this time as a Representative At large until 2016 1 Charlie HernandezMajority leader of the Puerto Rico House of RepresentativesIn office January 2 2013 January 2 2017Preceded byCarlos J MendezSucceeded byGabriel Rodriguez AguiloAt large Member of the Puerto Rico House of RepresentativesIn office January 2 2013 January 2 2017Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 19th DistrictIn office January 2 2001 January 1 2013Preceded byFerdinand LugoSucceeded byEfrain de JesusPersonal detailsBornCarlos M Hernandez Lopez 1965 02 19 February 19 1965 age 58 Mayaguez Puerto RicoPolitical partyPopular Democratic Party PPD SpouseFarrah M RodriguezChildren1Alma materUniversity of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez B A University of Puerto Rico School of LawLyndon B Johnson School of Public AffairsAfter his retirement from politics in 2016 he reopened his law firm and became a professor at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Contents 1 Early years and studies 2 Professional career 3 Political career 4 Personal life 5 References 6 External linksEarly years and studies editCharlie Hernandez was born February 19 1965 in Mayaguez During his childhood he was part of the Boy Scouts of America After graduating high school Hernandez was admitted to the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez During his time there he was part of the Student Council and the Academic Senate He was also founder and director of the student newspaper Campus Colegial Because of his academic excellence he received the award for the Most Distinguished Student of the Department of Social Sciences in 1986 He was also part of the Honor roll during the three years in which he finished his bachelor s degree in Politocal Science After participating in the summer internship of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs of the Princeton University in New Jersey Hernandez received a scholarship to continue postgraduate studies in Public Administration sponsored by the Alfred P Sloan Foundation the Woodrow Wilson Foundation and then the Ford Foundation After graduating with honors from the Faculty of Law of the University of Puerto Rico he continued his studies obtaining a Master s degree in Public Administration from the Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs of the University of Texas at Austin During those years he realized investigations about the health service and political parties in Mexico which were eventually published He also completed a thesis about the Territories of Micronesia and the territorial policy of the United States Professional career editAfter returning to Puerto Rico Hernandez practiced law specializing in civil litigation and constitutional rights In January 2000 he was appointed as an Assistant to the mayor of the Municipality of Mayaguez in charge of community development Political career editHernandez was first elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico at the 2000 general election representing District 19 During his first term he was Chairman of the Judiciary the Committee and Special Committee of the Revision of the Civil Code He was also a member of the Committees of Federal and International Affairs Government Capital Development and others In 2004 Hernandez was reelected During that time he served as Minority Speaker for his party in several committees as well as being member of others After being reelected for a third term at the 2008 general election Hernandez again served as Minority Speaker of his party in several committees In 2012 Hernandez decided to run as a Representative At large at the 2012 general election He was elected being the third candidate with most votes from his party 1 After that Hernandez was appointed as Majority Leader for his party 2 After concluding his mandate in 2016 and after sixteen years in office Hernandez decided to retire from politics Since he returned to practice law with offices in San Juan and Mayaguez concentrating in civil litigation and constitutional law In addition Hernandez became a professor in the graduate program in Public Affairs at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Personal life editHernandez was married to journalist Damaris Suarez for approximately ten years They have a son together Diego Hernandez Suarez In December 2012 they both announced they were getting divorced 3 In 2018 he married Farrah M Rodriguez References edit a b Representantes por Acumulacion Elecciones Generales 2012 CEEPUR December 29 2012 Archived from the original on December 3 2012 Hernandez Yanira November 15 2012 Al mando Bhatia y Perello El Nuevo Dia Representante Charlie Hernandez se divorcia El Nuevo Dia December 13 2012 House of Representatives of Puerto RicoPreceded byFerdinand Lugo Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representativesfrom the 19th District2001 2013 Succeeded byEfrain de JesusPreceded byJenniffer Gonzalez Majority Leader of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives2013 2017 Succeeded byGabriel Rodriguez AguiloExternal links editCharlie Hernandez Official biography Charlie Hernandez Profile on WAPA TV Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Charlie Hernandez amp oldid 1176359253, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
