Sixto Hernández Serrano (born April 6 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician, attorney, accountant, judge, and former senator. He was a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico since his first election in 2000. He resigned in 2006 after being appointed to be an appeals judge. He represented the Popular Democratic Party (PPD).
Sixto Hernández Serrano | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the Humacao district | |
| In office January 2, 2001 – August 12, 2006 | |
| Judge of the Puerto Rico Court of Appeals | |
| In office 2006–2021 | |
| Appointed by | Aníbal Acevedo Vilá |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 6 San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Popular Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (B.Acy) Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law (JD) |
| Profession | Politician, Senator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1968-1970 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Early years and studies
editSixto Hernández Serrano was born on April 6 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. He completed his elementary and high school in his hometown, graduating in 1966. From 1968 to 1970, he served for the United States Army, spending one year in Vietnam.
In 1970, he enrolls in the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao. He received his bachelor's degree in accounting in 1974. Later, he completed his Juris Doctor at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law, and received his licence as a CPA. He is also licensed in real estate and is a member of the Puerto Rico Bar Association and the College of Certified Public Accountants.
Professional career
editAfter completing his bachelor's degree, Hernández worked as a tax auditor for the Puerto Rico Treasury Department at the District of Humacao. Later, he opened his own office in Juncos, where he performed both accounting and attorney duties.
Political career
editHernández was elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico for the first time in 2000 general elections, representing the District of Humacao, along with José Luis Dalmau.[1] They were both reelected in 2004.[2] During that term, Hernández served as Speaker for his party in several commissions.
Appointed as judge
editIn 2006, Hernández was appointed by Governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá as an appeals judge. Hernández resigned to the Senate, effective on August 12, 2006.[3] His vacancy was filed by Jorge Suárez Cáceres.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Elecciones Generales de 2000: Senadores de Distrito VII[permanent dead link] on CEEPUR
- ^ Elecciones Generales 2004: Senadores por Distrito VII Archived 2012-05-21 at the Wayback Machine on CEEPUR
- ^ Se adelanta fecha para Hernández on Primera Hora; Garzón, Irene (July 11, 2006)
- ^ A llenar vacío de Sixto Hernández on Primera Hora; Garzón, Irene (August 16, 2006)
- ^ Nueve persiguen escaños de Vizcarrondo y Hernández on Primera Hora; Garzón, Irene (June 30, 2006)
External links
edit- Sixto Hernández Serrano on SenadoPR (through Wayback Machine)