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Roberto Rexach Benítez

Roberto Nicolás Rexach Benítez (December 18, 1929 – April 4, 2012) also known as his stage name Bobby, was a Puerto Rican politician, and former Senator and Representative. Rexach Benítez served as the tenth President of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1993 to 1996. He also served as a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from 1973 to 1976, under the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and as a member of the Senate (1985–1998) under the pro-statehood New Progressive Party (PNP).

Roberto Nicolás Rexach Benítez
10th President of the Senate of Puerto Rico
In office
1993–1996
Preceded byMiguel Hernández Agosto
Succeeded byCharlie Rodríguez
Member of the Senate of Puerto Rico
In office
1985–1998
Succeeded byPedro Rosselló
Minority Speaker of the Senate of Puerto Rico
In office
1985–1993
Preceded byNicolás Nogueras
Succeeded byAntonio Fas Alzamora
Personal details
Born
Roberto Nicolás Rexach Benítez

(1929-12-18)December 18, 1929
New York City, New York
DiedApril 4, 2012(2012-04-04) (aged 82)
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Political partyNew Progressive Party
SpouseAda Urdaz
Alma materUniversity of Puerto Rico (BA)
University of Maryland (MS)
University of Puerto Rico School of Law (JD)
ProfessionPolitician

Prior to his legislative career, he was the first director of the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo (1967–1970) and University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (1961–1967).

Early years and studies edit

Rexach Benítez was born on December 18, 1929, in New York City, to Puerto Rican parents. He was raised in Puerto Rico, studying elementary school in Juncos and Arecibo. He graduated from high school in Río Piedras.

In 1951, Rexach Benítez received his bachelor's degree in social science from the University of Puerto Rico. A year later, he finished his master's degree in political science from the University of Maryland. He also completed two years of studies at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law.

Professional career edit

Rexach Benítez worked as a professor of Political Science at the University of Puerto Rico in 1958. That same year, he was appointed Aide to the Dean of Administration. From 1961 to 1967, he served as Director and Dean of the Humacao Regional University College. After that, he worked at the same position at the Arecibo Regional University College until 1970.[1]

Political career edit

In 1973, Rexach Benítez was elected to the House of Representatives under the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). Some years later, he joined the opposing party, the New Progressive Party or New Party for Progress. In 1980, he worked as an aide to the President of the University of Puerto Rico, and from 1981 to 1985, he worked as an adviser to Governor Carlos Romero Barceló.

In 1984, Rexach was elected as Senator At-large at the general elections. After being sworn in, he was chosen as his party's Minority Leader. In 1988, he was reelected and ratified as NPP Minority Leader. He was again reelected at the 1992 elections, and was chosen the 10th President of the Senate of Puerto Rico by his fellow senators. He was sworn in as such on January 11, 1993[2] and stayed in that position until 1996 when he was reelected as Senator At-large.

Later years edit

After retiring from politics, Rexach Benítez served as an educational consultant. He also wrote a weekly column for El Vocero newspaper. He also authored several books and essays. Some of them are:

  • "Un sistema de elecciones primarias para Puerto Rico" (1954)
  • "Pedro Albizu Campos, leyenda y realidad" (1959)
  • "Puerto Rico, un pueblo en la encrucijada" (1964)
  • "La educación universitaria, lujo o necesidad"

He died April 4, 2012, at his home in Arecibo, Puerto Rico from pulmonary complications traced to 40 years of heavy cigarette smoking.[3] During a memorial service on April 5, 2012, before his remains were cremated, he was eulogized by Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock on behalf of Governor Fortuño, Puerto Rico Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz and San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini.[4] On April 9, the last of five days of official mourning declared by Governor Fortuño, a mass was held at San Agustín Church in San Juan at which Rexach was once again eulogized by McClintock[5] and Rivera Schatz, in their capacities as immediate past and present Senate presidents at the time.

References edit

  1. ^ "Roberto Rexach Benítez". Puerto Rican Senate (in Spanish). 2021-05-09. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  2. ^ Discurso Inaugural Roberto Rexach Benítez 2012-04-03 at the Wayback Machine on SenadoPR
  3. ^ "Rexach Benítez será expuesto esta tarde en Arecibo". El Nuevo Día. April 4, 2012.
  4. ^ "Amigos y familiares se despiden de Roberto Rexach BenÃtez - El Nuevo Día". Elnuevodia.com. Retrieved 2012-04-06.
  5. ^ https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150655344446338 [user-generated source]

External links edit

  • Biografía de Roberto Rexach Benítez on SenadoPR
Political offices
Preceded by President of the Senate of Puerto Rico
1993–1996
Succeeded by

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In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Benitez and the second or maternal family name is Rexach Roberto Nicolas Rexach Benitez December 18 1929 April 4 2012 also known as his stage name Bobby was a Puerto Rican politician and former Senator and Representative Rexach Benitez served as the tenth President of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1993 to 1996 He also served as a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from 1973 to 1976 under the Popular Democratic Party PPD and as a member of the Senate 1985 1998 under the pro statehood New Progressive Party PNP The HonorableRoberto Nicolas Rexach Benitez10th President of the Senate of Puerto RicoIn office 1993 1996Preceded byMiguel Hernandez AgostoSucceeded byCharlie RodriguezMember of the Senate of Puerto RicoIn office 1985 1998Succeeded byPedro RosselloMinority Speaker of the Senate of Puerto RicoIn office 1985 1993Preceded byNicolas NoguerasSucceeded byAntonio Fas AlzamoraPersonal detailsBornRoberto Nicolas Rexach Benitez 1929 12 18 December 18 1929New York City New YorkDiedApril 4 2012 2012 04 04 aged 82 Arecibo Puerto RicoPolitical partyNew Progressive PartySpouseAda UrdazAlma materUniversity of Puerto Rico BA University of Maryland MS University of Puerto Rico School of Law JD ProfessionPoliticianPrior to his legislative career he was the first director of the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo 1967 1970 and University of Puerto Rico at Humacao 1961 1967 Contents 1 Early years and studies 2 Professional career 3 Political career 4 Later years 5 References 6 External linksEarly years and studies editRexach Benitez was born on December 18 1929 in New York City to Puerto Rican parents He was raised in Puerto Rico studying elementary school in Juncos and Arecibo He graduated from high school in Rio Piedras In 1951 Rexach Benitez received his bachelor s degree in social science from the University of Puerto Rico A year later he finished his master s degree in political science from the University of Maryland He also completed two years of studies at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law Professional career editRexach Benitez worked as a professor of Political Science at the University of Puerto Rico in 1958 That same year he was appointed Aide to the Dean of Administration From 1961 to 1967 he served as Director and Dean of the Humacao Regional University College After that he worked at the same position at the Arecibo Regional University College until 1970 1 Political career editIn 1973 Rexach Benitez was elected to the House of Representatives under the Popular Democratic Party PPD Some years later he joined the opposing party the New Progressive Party or New Party for Progress In 1980 he worked as an aide to the President of the University of Puerto Rico and from 1981 to 1985 he worked as an adviser to Governor Carlos Romero Barcelo In 1984 Rexach was elected as Senator At large at the general elections After being sworn in he was chosen as his party s Minority Leader In 1988 he was reelected and ratified as NPP Minority Leader He was again reelected at the 1992 elections and was chosen the 10th President of the Senate of Puerto Rico by his fellow senators He was sworn in as such on January 11 1993 2 and stayed in that position until 1996 when he was reelected as Senator At large Later years editAfter retiring from politics Rexach Benitez served as an educational consultant He also wrote a weekly column for El Vocero newspaper He also authored several books and essays Some of them are Un sistema de elecciones primarias para Puerto Rico 1954 Pedro Albizu Campos leyenda y realidad 1959 Puerto Rico un pueblo en la encrucijada 1964 La educacion universitaria lujo o necesidad He died April 4 2012 at his home in Arecibo Puerto Rico from pulmonary complications traced to 40 years of heavy cigarette smoking 3 During a memorial service on April 5 2012 before his remains were cremated he was eulogized by Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock on behalf of Governor Fortuno Puerto Rico Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz and San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini 4 On April 9 the last of five days of official mourning declared by Governor Fortuno a mass was held at San Agustin Church in San Juan at which Rexach was once again eulogized by McClintock 5 and Rivera Schatz in their capacities as immediate past and present Senate presidents at the time References edit Roberto Rexach Benitez Puerto Rican Senate in Spanish 2021 05 09 Retrieved 2021 05 09 Discurso Inaugural Roberto Rexach Benitez Archived 2012 04 03 at the Wayback Machine on SenadoPR Rexach Benitez sera expuesto esta tarde en Arecibo El Nuevo Dia April 4 2012 Amigos y familiares se despiden de Roberto Rexach BenAtez El Nuevo Dia Elnuevodia com Retrieved 2012 04 06 https www facebook com note php note id 10150655344446338 user generated source External links editBiografia de Roberto Rexach Benitez on SenadoPRPolitical officesPreceded byMiguel Hernandez Agosto President of the Senate of Puerto Rico1993 1996 Succeeded byCharlie Rodriguez Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Roberto Rexach Benitez amp oldid 1177213253, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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