José Torres Zamora
| José Torres Zamora | |
|---|---|
| Secretary General of the New Progressive Party | |
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In office December 27, 2012 – December 17, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Omar Negrón |
| Succeeded by | José Aponte Hernández |
| At-Large Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
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In office June 2, 2010 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Iris Miriam Ruíz |
| Member of the Municipal Assembly of Jayuya | |
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In office 2005–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 7, 1971 Jayuya, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Children |
Joseluis Ernesto Felipe Antonio |
José Ernesto "Pichy" Torres Zamora (born June 7, 1971 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician and former Secretary General of the New Progressive Party (PNP). He was a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from June 2, 2010, when he replaced Iris Miriam Ruíz, until 2013.
Early years and studies
José Ernesto Torres Zamora was born in Jayuya in June 7, 1971 to Monsita Zamora González and Ernesto Torres Torres. He is the oldest of three children. His parents were founders of the New Progressive Party in Jayuya.
Torres Zamora graduated with honors from the Josefina León Zayas High School. He was also president of his class in 1988. After that, he studied at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, where he completed a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, graduating Cum laude. Finally, Torres studied at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico where he completed post-graduate studies in Environmental and Management Engineering.
Professional career
Torres Zamora worked for 15 years in the private sector, specializing in Environmental Engineering.
Political career
Since his youth, Torres Zamora showed a penchant for leadership. In 1991, he was Vicepresident of the PNP Youth in Jayuya. In 2001, he was Vicepresident, and then President of the PNP in Jayuya. From 2005 to 2008, he was elected as part of the Municipal Assembly of the town, where he served as his party speaker.
Torres Zamora ran for an election spot at the 2008 primaries but lost.[1] However, on 2010, after Iris Miriam Ruíz was sworn in as Ombudswoman, Torres Zamora was called to fill the vacancy.[2] He was sworn in June 2, 2010.
At the 2012 primaries, Torres Zamora received the support of his party to run again for the House of Representatives. He was the second candidate with most votes, after incumbent Speaker Jenniffer González.[3] However, he was defeated at the general election.
On December 26, 2012, Governor and President of the PNP Luis Fortuño appointed Torres Zamora as Secretary General of the party.[4]
Personal life
Torres Zamora is married and has two sons: Joseluis Ernesto and Felipe Antonio.
References
- ↑ Primarias 2008 on CEEPUR
- ↑ Gómez, Antonio (March 2, 2010). "Confirmada Iris Miriam Ruíz como Procuradora del Ciudadano". Primera Hora.
- ↑ Primarias 2012 on CEEPUR
- ↑ ""Pichy" Torres Zamora será el nuevo secretario general del PNP". El Nuevo Día. December 26, 2012.
External links
- José Torres Zamora on CamaraDeRepresentantes.org