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 for the 14th District.[1]
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.) |
Early life and education
editCelia 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
editShe began in politics in the 1976 election and was elected to 14th district. During the four-year term 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, and returned to teaching.
Governor Rafael Hernández Colón of the opposing Popular Democratic Party invited Celia V. Monrouzeau Martínez to collaborate as an advisor on social welfare projects.
Legacy
editA passive park in Hatillo was named in her honor.
References
edit- ^ "Representantes". March 25, 2016.
- ^ "Celia v Monrouzeau". AncientFaces.