Luis León Rodríguez

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jump to navigationJump to search

Luis "Tato" León

Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from

the 24th District

In office

January 2, 2009 – January 1, 2017

Preceded by Roberto Cruz Rodríguez

Succeeded by José A. Banchs Alemán

Personal details

Born June 29, 1966 (age 55)

Ponce, Puerto Rico

Political party New Progressive Party (PNP)

Children 2

Alma mater University of Puerto Rico

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Luis G. "Tato" León Rodríguez (born June 29, 1966) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated

with the New Progressive Party (PNP). He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of
Representatives since 2009 representing District 24.[1]

Contents

 1Early years and studies

 2Professional career
 3Political career
 4Personal life
 5References
 6External links
Early years and studies[edit]
Luis G. León Rodríguez was born June 29, 1966. He began his elementary and junior high
studies in Ponce. He then moved to Florida, where he completed high school in an Air Force
Academy. After that, he became a pilot and completed a Bachelor's degree in Biology and
Mathematics from the University of Puerto Rico. He also completed his Doctorate in Law from
the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.

Professional career[edit]
León worked as an attorney for the Senate of Puerto Rico, under the presidency of Roberto
Rexach Benítez. He was also appointed to the Judge Advocate General Office, of the State
Command of the Puerto Rico National Guard, where he served as an attorney with the rank of
lieutenant colonel.

Political career[edit]
León was first elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico at the 2008 general
election, representing District 24. During his first term, he presided the Commissions of
Integrated Development of the South Region, Veteran Affairs, and Federal Affairs.
León was reelected in 2012.

Personal life[edit]
León is married and has two children.