Jorge Luis Córdova
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Born | Jorge Luis Córdova Díaz April 20, 1907 Manatí, Puerto Rico |
Died | September 16, 1994 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico | (aged 87)
Political party | New Progressive |
Other political affiliations | Republican (Before 1969, 1971–1994) Democratic (1969–1971) |
Relatives | Félix Córdova Dávila (father) |
Education | Catholic University of America (BA) Harvard Law School (LLB) |
Jorge Luis Córdova Díaz (April 20, 1907 – September 16, 1994) served as
Biography
Born in
Congress
Córdova was unexpectedly elected, as the
Later career
Prior to Córdova's death, then-Senator Kenneth McClintock authored legislation, signed by Governor Pedro Rosselló, that created the Córdova Congressional Internship Program honoring Córdova Díaz and his father and Congressional predecessor, Félix Córdova Dávila. The program allows 40 college students to spend a semester-long internship in the United States Congress every year. Since its inception, over 600 students have participated in the program which is run by The Washington Center for Academic Internships and Scholarships and a joint committee of Puerto Rico's Legislative Assembly, chaired for many years by McClintock and currently chaired by senator Melinda Romero Donnelly.
Death
He died on September 16, 1994, at his home Guaynabo, Puerto Rico at the age of 87.
See also
- List of Puerto Ricans
- List of Hispanic Americans in the United States Congress
Notes
- ^ "Counsels Loyalty to St. John's Class". The Evening Star. The Evening Star Newspaper Company. 7 June 1924.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Jorge Luis Córdova (id: C000775)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- http://www.oslpr.org
- http://www.twc.org