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{{short description|Puerto Rican politician}}
{{Infobox State Representative
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| succeeded=[[Sonia Pacheco]]
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| birth_date=December 22
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| birth_place= [[Vega Baja, Puerto Rico]]
| birth_place= [[Vega Baja, Puerto Rico]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Puerto Rico]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])
| spouse=
| spouse=
| profession=Teacher
| profession=Teacher
| religion=[[Roman Catholic]]
| party=[[New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico|New Progressive Party]], [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| party=[[New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico|New Progressive Party]], [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
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'''Alba Iris "Albita" Rivera Ramirez''' is a [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] politician affiliated to the [[New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico|New Progressive Party]] (PNP). Rivera served as a member of the [[House of Representatives of Puerto Rico]] representing [[Puerto Rico Representative districts|District 3]] of San Juan from 1997 to 2013. She was also a member of the [[Senate of Puerto Rico]] (1985–1989) and Director of the Puerto Rican Office of Woman's Affairs.
'''Alba Iris Rivera Ramirez''' is a [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] politician affiliated to the [[New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico|New Progressive Party]] (PNP). Rivera served as a member of the [[House of Representatives of Puerto Rico]] representing [[Puerto Rico Representative districts|District 3]] of San Juan from 1997 to 2013. She was also a member of the [[Senate of Puerto Rico]] (1985–1989) and Director of the Puerto Rican Office of Woman's Affairs.


To date she is the only woman in Puerto Rican history to be elected from the same Representative District as her mother, former representative [[Rosa M. Ramírez Pantojas]], who served from 1989 to 1993. She is also the only woman to have served in both legislative chambers, as well as the Executive Branch.
Today she is the only woman in Puerto Rican history to be elected from the same Representative District as her mother, former representative [[Rosa M. Ramírez Pantojas]], who served from 1989 to 1993. She is also the only woman to have served in both legislative chambers, as well as the Executive Branch.


== Early years and studies ==
== Early years and studies ==


Albita Rivera Ramírez was born December 22. She completed her elementary and high school studies at Colegio La Milagrosa in [[Río Piedras, Puerto Rico|Río Piedras]].
Albita Rivera Ramírez was born December 22. She completed her elementary and high school studies at Colegio La Milagrosa in [[Río Piedras, Puerto Rico|Río Piedras]].{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}


In 1970, Rivera completed her bachelor's degree in arts from the [[University of Puerto Rico]].
In 1970, Rivera completed her bachelor's degree in arts from the [[University of Puerto Rico]].{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}


== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==
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In 1992, Rivera served as executive director of the Puerto Rican Office of Woman's Affairs, under [[Pedro Rossello]]'s tenure as governor.
In 1992, Rivera served as executive director of the Puerto Rican Office of Woman's Affairs, under [[Pedro Rossello]]'s tenure as governor.


Rivera decided to run for the [[House of Representatives of Puerto Rico]] in the [[Puerto Rican general election, 1996|1996 general election]]. She won a seat representing District 3, and was sworn in January 2, 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://209.68.12.238/elecciones1996/escrutinio/representantes.php?distrito=03|title=Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 1996|work=CEEPUR|author=|date=}}</ref> During that term, she presided the Commissions of Government Corruption, and served as vice president of the Commissions of Education and Culture, and Woman's Affair.
Rivera decided to run for the [[House of Representatives of Puerto Rico]] in the [[Puerto Rican general election, 1996|1996 general election]]. She won a seat representing District 3, and was sworn in on January 2, 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://209.68.12.238/elecciones1996/escrutinio/representantes.php?distrito=03|title=Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 1996|work=CEEPUR|author=|date=}}</ref> During that term, she presided the Commissions of Government Corruption, and served as vice president of the Commissions of Education and Culture, and Woman's Affair.


Rivera was reelected in 2000,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://209.68.12.238/elecciones2000/escrutinio/representantes.php?distrito=03|title=Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 2000|work=CEEPUR|author=|date=}}</ref> 2004,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://64.185.222.182/principal.aspx?Cargo=RPD&Nivel=DR&L2=3|title=Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 2004|work=CEEPUR|author=|date=}}</ref> and 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://209.68.12.238/elecciones2008/CEE_Events/ELECCIONES_GENERALES_2008_4/ESCRUTINIO_GENERAL_8/default.html|title=Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 2008|work=CEEPUR|author=|date=}}</ref> During her last term, she also served as president of the Women's Caucus of the Legislative Assembly.
Rivera was reelected in 2000,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://209.68.12.238/elecciones2000/escrutinio/representantes.php?distrito=03|title=Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 2000|work=CEEPUR|author=|date=}}</ref> 2004,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://64.185.222.182/principal.aspx?Cargo=RPD&Nivel=DR&L2=3 |title=Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 2004 |work=CEEPUR |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005172655/http://64.185.222.182/principal.aspx?Cargo=RPD&Nivel=DR&L2=3 |archivedate=2012-10-05 }}</ref> and 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://209.68.12.238/elecciones2008/CEE_Events/ELECCIONES_GENERALES_2008_4/ESCRUTINIO_GENERAL_8/default.html|title=Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 2008|work=CEEPUR|author=|date=}}</ref> During her last term, she also served as president of the Women's Caucus of the Legislative Assembly.


During the campaign for the 2012 general elections, she was paired with [[Liza Fernández]] to speak on behalf of [[Jorge Santini]]. The duo was heavily featured in ''[[El Vocero]]'', becoming known as "Minga y Petraca", in reference to a folkroric pair of fictional characters. However, both Rivera and Fernández failed to retain their seats, while Santini also lost to [[Carmen Yulín Cruz]]. After four consecutive terms, Rivera was defeated by [[Sonia Pacheco]], from the [[Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico|Popular Democratic Party]] (PPD), at the [[Puerto Rican general election, 2012|2012 general election]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://div1.ceepur.org/REYDI_Escrutinio/index.html#es/default/REPRESENTANTES_POR_DISTRITO_DISTRITO_REP_03.xml|title=Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 2012|work=CEEPUR|author=|date=}}</ref>
During the campaign for the 2012 general elections, she was paired with [[Liza Fernández]] to speak on behalf of [[Jorge Santini]]. The duo was heavily featured in ''[[El Vocero]]'', becoming known as "Minga y Petraca", in reference to a folkloric pair of fictional characters. However, both Rivera and Fernández failed to retain their seats, while Santini also lost to [[Carmen Yulín Cruz]]. After four consecutive terms, Rivera was defeated by [[Sonia Pacheco]], from the [[Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico|Popular Democratic Party]] (PPD), at the [[Puerto Rican general election, 2012|2012 general election]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://div1.ceepur.org/REYDI_Escrutinio/index.html#es/default/REPRESENTANTES_POR_DISTRITO_DISTRITO_REP_03.xml |title=Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 2012 |work=CEEPUR |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115040903/http://div1.ceepur.org/REYDI_Escrutinio/index.html |archivedate=2013-01-15 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.camaraderepresentantes.org/legs2.asp?r=03533cdw3z Albita Rivera Official biography]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120112044059/http://www.camaraderepresentantes.org/legs2.asp?r=03533CDW3Z Albita Rivera Official biography]


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Latest revision as of 03:52, 20 December 2024

Alba I. Rivera Ramírez
Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico
Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives
from the 3rd district
In office
January 2, 1997 – January 1, 2013
Preceded byLeo Díaz Urbina
Succeeded bySonia Pacheco
Member of the Puerto Rico Senate
from the At-Large district
In office
January 2, 1985 - January 2, 1989
Personal details
BornDecember 22
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Political partyNew Progressive Party, Republican Party
Alma materUniversity of Puerto Rico (BA)
ProfessionTeacher

Alba Iris Rivera Ramirez is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated to the New Progressive Party (PNP). Rivera served as a member of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico representing District 3 of San Juan from 1997 to 2013. She was also a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico (1985–1989) and Director of the Puerto Rican Office of Woman's Affairs.

Today she is the only woman in Puerto Rican history to be elected from the same Representative District as her mother, former representative Rosa M. Ramírez Pantojas, who served from 1989 to 1993. She is also the only woman to have served in both legislative chambers, as well as the Executive Branch.

Early years and studies

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Albita Rivera Ramírez was born December 22. She completed her elementary and high school studies at Colegio La Milagrosa in Río Piedras.[citation needed]

In 1970, Rivera completed her bachelor's degree in arts from the University of Puerto Rico.[citation needed]

Professional career

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After graduating from college, Rivera worked as a schoolteacher for five years.

Public service

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During Carlos Romero Barceló's tenure as Mayor of San Juan, Rivera was appointed as Executive Director of the Center of Multiple Services of La Perla in San Juan. A year later, she worked as Service Coordinator for the Head Start Program in the capital. In 1976, Rivera was put in charge of the Office of Citizen Service of the Department of Housing.

Political career

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Rivera's political career began in 1984, when she was elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico. During her first term, she was a member of thirteen commissions, and served as her party speaker in some of them (Education, Social and Cultural Development, Health and Environmental Quality).

In 1992, Rivera served as executive director of the Puerto Rican Office of Woman's Affairs, under Pedro Rossello's tenure as governor.

Rivera decided to run for the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico in the 1996 general election. She won a seat representing District 3, and was sworn in on January 2, 1997.[1] During that term, she presided the Commissions of Government Corruption, and served as vice president of the Commissions of Education and Culture, and Woman's Affair.

Rivera was reelected in 2000,[2] 2004,[3] and 2008.[4] During her last term, she also served as president of the Women's Caucus of the Legislative Assembly.

During the campaign for the 2012 general elections, she was paired with Liza Fernández to speak on behalf of Jorge Santini. The duo was heavily featured in El Vocero, becoming known as "Minga y Petraca", in reference to a folkloric pair of fictional characters. However, both Rivera and Fernández failed to retain their seats, while Santini also lost to Carmen Yulín Cruz. After four consecutive terms, Rivera was defeated by Sonia Pacheco, from the Popular Democratic Party (PPD), at the 2012 general election.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 1996". CEEPUR.
  2. ^ "Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 2000". CEEPUR.
  3. ^ "Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 2004". CEEPUR. Archived from the original on 2012-10-05.
  4. ^ "Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 2008". CEEPUR.
  5. ^ "Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 3, Elecciones Generales 2012". CEEPUR. Archived from the original on 2013-01-15.
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