Mel Martínez
Mel Martinez (born October 23, 1946) is an American politician. He represented Florida in the United States Senate from 2005 until 2009. He was the 12th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He is a Republican.[1]
Mel Martínez | |
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| United States Senator from Florida | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – September 9, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Graham |
| Succeeded by | George LeMieux |
| 12th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | |
| In office January 24, 2001 – December 13, 2003 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Andrew Cuomo |
| Succeeded by | Alphonso Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Melquíades Rafael Martínez Ruiz October 23, 1946 Sagua La Grande, Cuba |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Kitty Martínez |
| Children | Lauren Martínez John Martínez Andrew Martínez |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Martinez was born on October 23, 1946 in Sagua La Grande, Cuba. He graduated from Florida State University. He is married to Kitty Martínez. They have three children.
Mel Martínez Media
Senator Mel Martínez chats with U.S. President George W. Bush in the Center Hall of the White House during a celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The official portrait of former First Lady Betty Ford can be seen on the wall.
References
- ↑ "Martinez, Melquiades R. (Mel)". Office of Art and Archives and Office of the Historian, The United States Congress. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
Other websites
Media related to Mel Martínez at Wikimedia Commons