Roberto Rexach Benítez
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The Honorable Roberto Rexach Benítez |
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| 10th President of the Senate of Puerto Rico | |
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In office 1993–1996 |
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| Preceded by | Miguel Hernández Agosto |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Rodríguez |
| Member of the Senate of Puerto Rico | |
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In office 1985–1998 |
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| Succeeded by | Pedro Rosselló |
| Minority Speaker of the Senate of Puerto Rico | |
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In office 1985–1993 |
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| Preceded by | Nicolás Nogueras |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Fas Alzamora |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Roberto Rexach Benítez December 18, 1929 New York City, New York |
| Died | April 4, 2012 (aged 82) Arecibo, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party |
| Spouse(s) | Ada Urdaz |
| Alma mater |
University of Puerto Rico (B.A.) University of Puerto Rico School of Law (J.D.) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Roberto Rexach Benítez (December 18, 1929 – April 4, 2012) also known as his stage name Bobby, was a Puerto Rican politician, and former Senator and Representative. Rexach Benítez served as the tenth President of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1993 to 1996. He also served as a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from 1973 to 1976, under the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and as a member of the Senate (1985–1998) under the pro-statehood New Progressive Party (PNP).
Prior to his legislative career, he was the first director of the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo (1967–1970) and University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (1961–1967).
Rexach Benítez was born on December 18, 1929, in New York City, to Puerto Rican parents. He was raised in Puerto Rico, studying elementary school in Juncos and Arecibo. He graduated from high school in Río Piedras.
In 1951, Rexach Benítez received his Bachelor's degree in Social Science from the University of Puerto Rico. A year later, he finished his Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Maryland. He also completed two years of studies at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law.
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