Joaquín Rosa Gómez
Puerto Rican politician
Joaquín Rosa Gómez (August 7, 1897 – July 16, 1977) was a Puerto Rican public administrator, businessman, industrialist, senator, and politician. He served as a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1953 to 1956. He was also a delegate to the 1952 Constitutional Assembly, which drafted the Constitution of Puerto Rico. He served as Mayor of the City of Manatí for four terms.
Early years
Joaquín Rosa was born on August 7, 1897, in Manatí, the son of José Rosa and Candelaria Gómez.
He was married to Lydia N. Rosa, and their children were Gloria, Otin, Ana Elba, Quin, Joaco, Zaida, Tato, Milagros, Pedro, José, Olga, Roberto, and Yadira.
Business career
He worked as an industrialist in the tobacco cultivation and processing sector.
Political career
Joaquín Rosa was one of the founding members of the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and served as the party's municipal leader in the City of Manatí from its founding. In the 1944 elections, he ran for Mayor of Manatí and was elected, serving as Mayor from 1945 to 1948. He was reelected in the subsequent election and held the office for a second term from 1949 to 1952.
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