Cristóbal Colón Ruíz (born October 4, 1954) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party (NPP). He was a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from 2001 to 2011 representing District 34.[1]
Cristóbal Colón Ruíz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 34th District | |
| In office January 2, 2001 – January 2, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Angel García de Jesús |
| Succeeded by | Ramón Luis Cruz |
| Member of the Municipal Assembly of Yabucoa | |
| In office January 2, 1992 – January 1, 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1954 Yabucoa, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (NPP) |
| Spouse | Dominga Muñoz Lozada |
| Children | Marilyn Grisela Cristóbal |
Early years and studies
editCristóbal Colón Ruiz was born on the Barrio Guayabota of Yabucoa on October 4, 1954. He completed his elementary and high school studies in his hometown, graduating from the Teodoro Aguilar Mora Vocational High School. While a student, Colón distinguished himself as a baseball player.
Professional career
editAfter graduating, Colón worked as a farmer. In 1991 the farmer's association chose him as farmer of the year.
Political career
editColón began his political career in 1992, when he was elected as member of the Municipal Assembly of Yabucoa. He also served as majority speaker within the body. He was reelected in 1996.
In 2000, Colón was elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico, representing District 34. He was reelected twice (2004 and 2008).
In 2011, Colón did not bid for a reelection to the House of Representatives, to run for mayor of Patillas.[2] However, he was defeated by Norberto Soto (from the PPD) at the 2012 general election.[3]
Personal life
editColón is married to Dominga Muñoz Lozada. They have three children together: Marilyn, Grisela, and Cristóbal.
References
edit- ^ "Elecciones Generales 2000: Escrutinio de Representantes". CEEPUR. December 19, 2000.
- ^ "Reemplazo para Cristobal Colón en la Cámara". El Nuevo Día. October 12, 2011.
- ^ "Resultados Municipio de Patillas, Elecciones Generales 2012". CEEPUR. December 29, 2012. Archived from the original on December 3, 2012.