Orlando Parga
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Orlando Parga Figueroa (born February 6, 1939, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician and former member of the Senate of Puerto Rico. He served as President pro tempore of the Senate from 2005 to 2009.
Quick Facts Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the At-large district, Preceded by ...
Orlando Parga Figueroa | |
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Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the At-large district | |
In office April 11, 1999 – January 1, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Roberto Rexach Benítez |
President pro tempore of the Senate of Puerto Rico | |
In office 2005–2008 | |
Preceded by | Velda González |
Succeeded by | Margarita Nolasco |
Minority Whip of the Senate of Puerto Rico | |
In office 2001–2005 | |
Succeeded by | Sila Mari González |
Personal details | |
Born | (1939-02-06) February 6, 1939 (age 85) Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
Political party | New Progressive Party |
Other political affiliations | New Progressive Party |
Spouse | Teresita Aponte Vázquez |
Children | 3 (Waldo, Ana Ivette, Carlos Manuel) |
Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico State University of New York (BA) |
Profession | Politician |
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