Background
Melendez, Joaquin was born on August 16, 1929 in San Gabriel, California, United States. Son of Guadalupe and Gudelia (Maldonado) Melendez.
Melendez, Joaquin was born on August 16, 1929 in San Gabriel, California, United States. Son of Guadalupe and Gudelia (Maldonado) Melendez.
Bachelor of Science, Instituto del Estado, Chihuahua, Mexico, 1949. Associate of Arts, Foothill College, Los Altos Hill, California, 1973.
Enlisted United States Army, 1950, advanced through grades to sergeant 1st class, retired, 1971. Orthopedic assistant St. Vrain Valley Orthopedics (name now Longmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic), Longmont, Colorado, 1973—1997. Retired, 1997; translation Municipal Court, Police Department and City of Longmont, Probation Department 20th Judicial District.
Translator Probation Department County Court, Boulder. Teacher public speaking and Spanish for medical office use.
Member National Association Parliamentarians, 1981-1999, Colorado Association Parliamentarians. Board directors Hospice of Boulder County, 1998-2003, Boulder County Community Corrections Board. Citizen member Police Professional Standards Review Panel.
Sergeant United States Army, 1950-1971. Member Toastmasters (named Outstanding Division Governor 1988-1989, Division Governor of Year 1995-1996, Silver Level of Recognition 1995, recipient numerous speech awards), International Society Poets.
Married Lola Hester Harris, September 3, 1954.