Cristóbal Colón Ruiz
Cristóbal Colón Ruíz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the 34th District | |
| In office January 2, 2001 – 2011 | |
| 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 New Progressive Party (NPP) |
| Spouse | Dominga Muñoz Lozada |
| Children | Marilyn Grisela Cristóbal |
Cristóbal Colón Ruíz (born October 4, 1954) is a
Early years and studies
 | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (October 2022) |
Cristóbal 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
After graduating, Colón worked as a farmer. In 1991 the farmer's association chose him as farmer of the year.
Political career
Colón 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
Personal life
Colón is married to Dominga Muñoz Lozada. They have three children together: Marilyn, Grisela, and Cristóbal.
References
- ^ "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.