Background
Rivera-Ortiz, Gilberto was born on April 20, 1932 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Son of Gervasio and Perfecta (Ortiz) Rivera-Ortiz.
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Gilberto Rivera-Ortiz
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Gilberto Rivera-Ortiz, American Senator. Avocations: baseball, reading.
M C. Named one of More Distinguished Legislators in United States of America during last decade National Conference State Legislators, 1990. With United States Army, 1953-1955, Korea. Member National Conference State Legislators, National Teachers Association, Education communications of States, Aries Club.
Education
Bachelor, University Puerto Rico, 1959. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1962.
Career
Teacher high school Puerto Rico Department Instruction, 1959-1960. Professor University Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, 1960-1971. United States senator from Puerto Rico, since 1971.
Senate majority leader Puerto Rico. Distinguished participant on education Oxford University, London, 1991.
Achievements
Membership
With United States Army, 1953-1955, Korea. Member National Conference State Legislators, National Teachers Association, Education communications of States, Aries Club.
Interests
Connections
Married Melania Rivera, December 6, 1955. Children: Erving, Wanda, Wilma.
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Born
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Nationality
Puerto Rican -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1959
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1962
Career
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1959 - 1960
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1960 - 1971
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1971