Jorge Suárez Cáceres
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Jorge Suárez Cáceres | |
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Member of the Humacao district | |
In office 2006–2008; 2013–2017 | |
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Born | Popular Democratic Party | August 24, 1976
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Alma mater | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (BA) |
Profession | Politician |
Jorge Suárez Cáceres[a] (born August 24, 1976, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician and senator. He has been a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico since 2006.
Early years and studies
Jorge Suárez Cáceres was born on August 24, 1976, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, to Ismael Suárez and Aurea Cáceres. He is the oldest of three siblings.
Suárez studied in the Eugenio Brac Elementary School of
During his youth, Suárez worked for a long time administering a
Political career
Suárez began his political career working as an aide to Representative Ferdinand Pérez, and advisor to Senator José Luis Dalmau and to Resident Commissioner Aníbal Acevedo Vilá. He was also Director of the Transportation Area of the Governor's Office
In September 2005, he started working as Regional Director of the Housing Department in Humacao.
District Senator: 2006–2008
Suárez Cáceres decided to run for the position of District Senator, to fill the vacancy left by
With 30 years at the moment, Suárez became the youngest Senator of that term, and the second youngest to be sworn in the Senate in Puerto Rico. He has served as Speaker of his party in the Commissions of Commerce, Tourism, Urban Development, and Infrastructure; in the Joint Commission of Legislative Donations; and was also a member of several other commissions.
Senator At-large: 2009–2013
Suárez was sworn in for a second term on June 29, 2009, this time according to the Minority Law of Puerto Rico, to complete the delegation of nine senators for his party.
Honors and recognitions
Suárez has received several honors during his career. The Puerto Rico Chapter of the United Nations recognized his contributions to the discussion of international matters. Also, the Comptroller's Office in Puerto Rico gave him a recognition for having a "100% healthy administration" in his office.
During August 2008, he was honored by the Puerto Rican community in the State of
Notes
- Spanish name, the first or paternal surnameis Suárez and the second or maternal family name is Cáceres.
References
- ^ Suárez y Vega Ramos a la Legislatura on Primera Hora; AP (July 16, 2006)
- ^ Juramenta Suárez en el Senado on Primera Hora; Albert, Ramaris (August 31, 2006)