Background
Romero-Barceló, Carlos Antonio was born on September 4, 1932. Son of Antonio S. Romero and Josefina Barceló.
Romero-Barceló, Carlos Antonio was born on September 4, 1932. Son of Antonio S. Romero and Josefina Barceló.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1953. Bachelor of Laws, University Puerto Rico, 1956. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Bridgeport, 1977.
Member Herrero-Frank & Romero-Barceló, Puerto Rico, 1956-1958. Partner Rivera-Zayas, Rivera-Cestero & Rúa, San Juan, 1958-1963, Segurola, Romero & Toledo, San Juan, 1963-1968. President Citizens for State 51, 1965-1967.
Mayor, 1969—1976; board directors United States Conference Mayors, 1976. Board directors, president National League of Cities, 1976. Governor, 1977—1985; member Puerto Rico Senate, 1986—1989.
P.R.'s at-large representative United States House Representatives, Washington, 1992-2000, member education and workforce and resources committee, also ranking member public lands and national parks subcommittee.
Statehood is for the Poor 1973, Statehood for Puerto Rico, Vital Speeches of the Day 1979, Puerto Rico, United States of America: The Case for Statehood, Foreign Affairs 1980, The Soviet Threat to the Americas, Vital Speeches of the Day 1981.
President New Progressive Party, 1974—1985, 1989—1992. Member of Southern Governors Association (chairman 1980-1981).
Reading, horse riding, tennis, swimming, water sports.
Married Kathleen Donnelly, January 2, 1966. Children: Juan Carlos, Melinda Kathleen;children from previous marriage: Carlos, Andrés.