José E. Meléndez Ortíz, Jr.
| José Enrique Meléndez Ortíz | |
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| At-Large Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
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Assumed office May 23, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Rolando Crespo |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 5, 1973 Aibonito, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Spouse(s) | Mariel Pagán Ramos |
| Children | José Enrique Enrique José Enrique André |
| Alma mater |
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (B.A.) Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (J.D.) |
José Enrique "Quiquito" Meléndez Ortíz (born December 5, 1973) 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 May 23, 2011.
José Enrique Meléndez Ortíz was born on December 5, 1973 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. His parents are former Senator José Enrique Meléndez Ortíz, Sr. and Elba M. Ortíz Santiago.
Meléndez completed his elementary and high school studies in Coamo. He then received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. After that, he completed his Juris doctor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico in 2002. After that, he passed the bar exam.
In 2002, Meléndez was hired by then-Representative Aníbal Vega Borges to serve as Legislative Adviser to the New Progressive Party at the Puerto Rico House of Representatives. During that time, he also served as adviser to Representatives José Chico Vega and Edwin Mundo Ríos. Also, Thomas Rivera Schatz, then Electoral Commissioner of the PNP, recruited Meléndez as an adviser in electoral affairs. Meléndez continued working for Rivera Schatz becoming his Legal Aide.
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