Henry B. González
American politician (1916–2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Barbosa González (born Enrique Barbosa González;[1] May 3, 1916 – November 28, 2000) was an American Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Texas, who represented Texas's 20th congressional district from 1961 to 1999.[2] He is the longest serving Hispanic in Congress and a founding member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.[3]
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Henry B. González | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 20th district | |
In office November 4, 1961 – January 3, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Paul J. Kilday |
Succeeded by | Charlie Gonzalez |
Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee | |
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Jim Leach |
Succeeded by | John LaFalce |
Chair of the House Financial Services Committee | |
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Fernand St. Germain |
Succeeded by | Jim Leach |
Personal details | |
Born | Enrique Barbosa González (1916-05-03)May 3, 1916 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Died | November 28, 2000(2000-11-28) (aged 84) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Bertha Cuellar (m. 1940) |
Children | 8, including Charlie |
Education | San Antonio College University of Texas, Austin (BA) St. Mary's University, Texas (JD) |
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