Angel R. Peña Ramírez (born April 13, 1978) is a

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affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP). He has been a member of the

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since 2009 representing the 33rd District.

Early years and studies

Peña was born April 13, 1978, in

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. He has a

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in Labor Relations from the

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, and a

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in the same major from the

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Professional career

Peña worked for the Human Resources Division of

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at Hotel El Conquistador in

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. In 2005, he worked as Executive Officer I of the Human Resources Office of the

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Political career

Peña began his political career as a voting college worker, member of the PNP Youth and Presidential Delegate for the reorganization process of the New Progressive Party. From 2005 to 2008, Peña served as member of the Municipal Assembly of Las Piedras. He served as Majority Speaker as well as President of the Commissions of Health, among others. Peña decided to run for the

at the 2008 general election. After winning a slot in the PNP primaries, he was elected to represent the District 33. During his first term, he served as Vicepresident of the Commissions of East Region Development, and as secretary of the Commissions of Internal Affairs, Health, and Municipal Affairs, among others. In

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, Peña was re-elected for a second term.

References

External links

Angel Peña Official biographyAngel Peña Ramírez Profile
on

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, - 1978 births 21st-century members of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico Interamerican University of Puerto Rico alumni Living people New Progressive Party members of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico People from Las Piedras, Puerto Rico Politicians from San Juan, Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico alumni {{PuertoRico-politician-stub