Gender : Male

Biography

Born on September 5, 1955, in Bayamón, he grew up with his four siblings in a family environment of values and principles.

He completed his primary education at Parcelas Van Scoy Elementary School and his intermediate studies at María Vázquez de Umpierre School. He pursued higher education at Dr. Agustín Stahl School, located in downtown Bayamón.

“Junior,” as Representative Luis Pérez Ortiz is affectionately called, began working without completely leaving his studies behind. Whenever he had the opportunity, he took short courses in Business Administration. In 1978, he got married and has three children.

The Representative worked for more than 12 years in several private companies, including Belh Lindsey, Almacenes Gonzalo Rivera e Hijos, and Holsum Bakers of Puerto Rico.

In 1985, he began his duties in the Bayamón Municipal Administration as a Civil Defense Plans Officer. Later, he was promoted to the position of Director of the Tomás Kuilan Public Transportation Terminal in Bayamón.

In September 1987, he took full charge of the Municipal Civil Defense. On July 15, 1997, the former mayor of Bayamón, Ramón Luis Rivera, appointed him Director of the City’s Public Safety Department.

In 1998, after serving in that administration, he aspired to and successfully won the seat of Representative to the House for District 7 of Bayamón.

Since then, he has been re-elected as Representative for District 7 of Bayamón.

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Ricardo Rey Ocasio Ramos was born on November 1, 1967, in the capital city of San Juan. He completed his primary and secondary education in the public school system, graduating from Ramón Vila Mayo High School located in the Río Piedras sector.

He pursued university studies at the University College of San Juan, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.

From early in his development, Ocasio Ramos distinguished himself by his unwavering desire to help the most underserved communities in the Capital City, identifying alternatives to overcome challenges and address concerns. This vocation has remained latent throughout his professional career.

He has served as a Citizen Assistance Officer in the Department of Transportation and Public Works in the Municipality of San Juan. He then worked as Director of Auxiliary Service in the Puerto Rico Senate, which brought him into contact with the situations faced by the constituents of the Capital City. His work and performance led him to the position of Special Assistant to the Secretary in the Department of Housing, where he evaluated and presented alternatives to address the need for affordable housing for low-income families.

Community volunteering continues to be one of his greatest passions, which is why he carries out community work through the Lions Club of Las Americas, District Number 51, among other non-profit organizations.

On November 5, 2024, he was elected Representative for District Number 2, which includes part of the Municipality of San Juan. He was appointed to chair the Commission on Older Adults and Social Welfare.

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Félix Emanuel Pacheco Burgos was born on December 3, 1988. Son of Nancy Burgos and Félix Pacheco, he has five siblings and has lived in the municipality of Toa Alta for most of his life. He completed his primary and secondary education at the public schools Violanta Jiménez, José Pablo Morales, and Nicolás Sevilla. From an early age in his childhood, he developed a deep sense of helping the communities of his town, a drive that has guided him in his academic and professional performance.

At the age of 16, he entered the Ana G. Méndez University System, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Arts, with a concentration in Psychology. At 20 years old, he began his professional career as a law enforcement officer in the Puerto Rico Police Bureau. During his career in the Police Force, he obtained an Associate Degree in Police Sciences from the Puerto Rico College of Criminal Justice.

He served as Chief of Staff of the municipality of San Juan in the port area

During the emergency caused by the impact of Hurricane María in September 2017, one of his main duties was coordinating logistics matters related to supplies.

In line with his vocation to serve others, Pacheco Burgos developed the community support project for the Elderly at Hogar de Paz, a long-term care platform for senior adults in the municipality of Toa Alta.

On November 5, 2024, he was elected Representative for District Number 9, which includes the municipalities of Toa Alta and Bayamón. He was appointed to chair the Public Safety Commission of the House of Representatives.

Biography

Emilio Carlo Acosta was born in the old hospital of Cabo Rojo. A true native of Cabo Rojo, he has a vocation for volunteering and serving the nation, proudly wearing the uniform of the United States Armed Forces for over three decades.

Carlo Acosta holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences and Political Science, with a concentration in Public Administration and Accounting from the Interamerican University, San Germán Campus. Additionally, he has completed courses toward a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Finance, including Management Development at National University College.

He has attended seminars on Parliamentary Procedures and Drafting Bills in the House of Representatives, among other courses with a legislative focus.

His public service career includes serving as a Municipal Legislator, Assistant to the Vice Mayor of the Municipality of Cabo Rojo, Field and Citizen Services Director for the Senate of Puerto Rico, Regional Coordinator and Interim Director for the Department of Housing, Assistant Director of Internal Corporate Security and Investigations island-wide at the Aqueducts and Sewers Authority, and most recently, Senior Assistant Director for the Western Region, Mayagüez Area, at the Aqueducts and Sewers Authority.

He was an active member of the United States Army, and also served in the Army Reserve and the Puerto Rico National Guard. During his career, he reached the rank of Active First Sergeant. He ultimately retired after 30 years of service with the rank of Master Sergeant E-8.
One of his most notable roles is in volunteering. Over the past 20 years, he has worked to improve the quality of life in communities in the southwest area of the island through his work with various non-profit organizations, including the Cabo Rojo Lions Club, which he presided over, as well as serving as Zone Chief for the Lions Clubs of District 51-West.
Additionally, he served as Vice Commander of the American Legion Post Number 47. He is a lifetime member of the Puerto Rico Chapter of Foreign Wars. He was a member of the Puerto Real Fishing Village in Cabo Rojo and the Faith and Hope Crusade of Hogares Crea, among others.

On November 5, 2024, he was elected Representative for District Number 20, which includes the municipalities of Cabo Rojo, San Germán, and Hormigueros.

Biography

Joe ‘Joito’ Colón Rodríguez was born in the municipality of Arecibo on August 25, 1986. Son of José Luis Colón de Jesús and Evelyn Rodríguez Toledo, he is the second of four siblings. From an early age, he expressed a deep appreciation for the values of hard work, humility, and dedication instilled by his parents.

His academic education began at Félix Seijo Elementary School, where he excelled in the Civil Patrol program, a platform that promotes leadership and teamwork, similar to the principles of scouting. He later continued his education at Bernardo González School, where he completed intermediate grades, and finished his secondary education at Judith A. Vivas High School.

He enrolled in the Ana G. Méndez University System, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. He is currently in the process of completing his Master’s degree at the same university, with the goal of deepening his knowledge and continuing his professional development.

His professional career has been focused on public service. His effort and dedication have led him to hold multiple positions in the administration of the Municipality of Utuado, including Director of the Department of Public Works and Special Assistant to the Mayor. He has also served as Customer Service Supervisor and Director of the Northern Area at the Aqueducts and Sewers Authority, where he has led key projects aimed at improving services and stormwater infrastructure in the region.

Throughout his life, Colón Rodríguez has demonstrated a true calling to serve others, always seeking to improve the quality of life of those around him and working with integrity and responsibility in each of the roles he has held.

On November 5, 2024, he was elected Representative for District 22, which includes the municipalities of Lares, Utuado, Adjuntas, Jayuya, and Ciales. He was appointed to chair the House of Representatives’ Agriculture Committee.