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'''Luisa Lebrón Burgos''' (born May 17, 1949 in [[Patillas, Puerto Rico|Patillas]], [[Puerto Rico]]) is a [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] [[judge]], [[politician]], and former senator. She was a member of the [[Senate of Puerto Rico]] from 1993 to 2000.
'''Luisa Lebrón Burgos''' (born May 17, 1949, in [[Patillas, Puerto Rico|Patillas]], [[Puerto Rico]]) is a [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] [[judge]], [[politician]], and former senator. She was a member of the [[Senate of Puerto Rico]] from 1993 to 2000.


==Biography==
==Biography==


Luisa Lebrón Burgos was born May 17, 1949 in [[Patillas, Puerto Rico|Patillas]], [[Puerto Rico]]. She received her [[Bachelor's degree]] from the [[University of Puerto Rico]]. In 1974, she received her [[Juris doctor]] from the same university.
Luisa Lebrón Burgos was born May 17, 1949, in [[Patillas, Puerto Rico|Patillas]], [[Puerto Rico]]. She received her [[bachelor's degree]] from the [[University of Puerto Rico]]. In 1974, she received her [[Juris doctor]] from the [[University of Puerto Rico School of Law]].


Lebrón worked as a legal aide for the Housing Department of Puerto Rico, and the Corporation of Urban and Housing Renewal. She was also president of the Attorney Delegation of Carolina. She also established her own [[law firm]].
Lebrón worked as a legal aide for the Housing Department of Puerto Rico, and the Corporation of Urban and Housing Renewal. She was also president of the Attorney Delegation of Carolina. She also established her own [[law firm]].
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In [[Puerto Rican general election, 1992|1992]], Lebrón was elected to the [[Senate of Puerto Rico]] representing the [[Puerto Rico Senatorial district VIII|District of Carolina]].<ref>[http://www.ceepur.org/elecciones1992/escrutinio/senadores.php?distrito=08 Elecciones Generales 1992: Senadores por el Distrito 08 - Carolina]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on CEEPUR</ref> In 1995, she was appointed as [[President pro tempore]] of the Senate of Puerto Rico, becoming the first woman to occupy that position. Lebrón was reelected in [[Puerto Rican general election, 1996|1996]].<ref>[http://www.ceepur.org/elecciones1996/escrutinio/senadores.php?distrito=08 Elecciones Generales 1996: Senadores por el Distrito 08 - Carolina]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on CEEPUR</ref>
In [[Puerto Rican general election, 1992|1992]], Lebrón was elected to the [[Senate of Puerto Rico]] representing the [[Puerto Rico Senatorial district VIII|District of Carolina]].<ref>[http://www.ceepur.org/elecciones1992/escrutinio/senadores.php?distrito=08 Elecciones Generales 1992: Senadores por el Distrito 08 - Carolina]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on CEEPUR</ref> In 1995, she was appointed as [[President pro tempore]] of the Senate of Puerto Rico, becoming the first woman to occupy that position. Lebrón was reelected in [[Puerto Rican general election, 1996|1996]].<ref>[http://www.ceepur.org/elecciones1996/escrutinio/senadores.php?distrito=08 Elecciones Generales 1996: Senadores por el Distrito 08 - Carolina]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on CEEPUR</ref>


Lebrón ran again in the [[Puerto Rican general election, 2000|2000 elections]], but lost to the candidates of the [[Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico|Popular Democratic Party]].<ref>[http://www.ceepur.org/elecciones2000/escrutinio/senadores.php?distrito=08 Elecciones Generales 2000: Senadores por el Distrito 08 - Carolina]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on CEEPUR</ref> She currently serves as a judge in the Carolina region.<ref>[http://www.ramajudicial.pr/misc/jueces/carolina.htm Carolina judges] on RamaJudicial</ref><ref>[https://www.adendi.com/archivo.asp?Xnum=968649&year=2011&mon=5 Una década sin suspender sesión por falta de quorum] on ''[[El Nuevo Día]]''; Rivera Vargas, Daniel (May 17, 2011)</ref>
Lebrón ran again in the [[Puerto Rican general election, 2000|2000 elections]], but lost to the candidates of the [[Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico|Popular Democratic Party]].<ref>[http://www.ceepur.org/elecciones2000/escrutinio/senadores.php?distrito=08 Elecciones Generales 2000: Senadores por el Distrito 08 - Carolina]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on CEEPUR</ref> She served as a judge in the Carolina region.<ref>[http://www.ramajudicial.pr/misc/jueces/carolina.htm Carolina judges] on RamaJudicial</ref><ref>[https://www.adendi.com/archivo.asp?Xnum=968649&year=2011&mon=5 Una década sin suspender sesión por falta de quorum] on ''[[El Nuevo Día]]''; Rivera Vargas, Daniel (May 17, 2011)</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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*[http://www.senadopr.us/Cronologia/biografia_luisa_lebron.pdf Biografía Luisa Lebrón] on SenadoPR
*[http://www.senadopr.us/Cronologia/biografia_luisa_lebron.pdf Biografía Luisa Lebrón] on SenadoPR


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Latest revision as of 03:54, 20 December 2024

Luisa Lebrón
Member of the Puerto Rico Senate
from the Carolina district
In office
1993–2000
President pro tempore of the Senate of Puerto Rico
In office
1995–1996
Preceded byNicolás Nogueras
Succeeded byAníbal Marrero Pérez
Member of the Municipal Assembly of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
In office
2020
Personal details
Born (1949-05-17) May 17, 1949 (age 75)
Patillas, Puerto Rico
Political partyNew Progressive Party
Alma materUniversity of Puerto Rico (BA) University of Puerto Rico School of Law (JD)
ProfessionPolitician, Senator, Judge

Luisa Lebrón Burgos (born May 17, 1949, in Patillas, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican judge, politician, and former senator. She was a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1993 to 2000.

Biography

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Luisa Lebrón Burgos was born May 17, 1949, in Patillas, Puerto Rico. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Puerto Rico. In 1974, she received her Juris doctor from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law.

Lebrón worked as a legal aide for the Housing Department of Puerto Rico, and the Corporation of Urban and Housing Renewal. She was also president of the Attorney Delegation of Carolina. She also established her own law firm.

In 1992, Lebrón was elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico representing the District of Carolina.[1] In 1995, she was appointed as President pro tempore of the Senate of Puerto Rico, becoming the first woman to occupy that position. Lebrón was reelected in 1996.[2]

Lebrón ran again in the 2000 elections, but lost to the candidates of the Popular Democratic Party.[3] She served as a judge in the Carolina region.[4][5]

See also

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Senate of Puerto Rico
Preceded by President pro tempore of the Senate of Puerto Rico
1995–1996
Succeeded by

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