Guillermo Irizarry
Guillermo Irizarry | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State of Puerto Rico | |
| In office 1966 – January 2, 1969 | |
| Governor | Roberto Sánchez Vilella |
| Preceded by | Carlos J. Lastra |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Fernando Chardón |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 12, 1916 Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
| Died | November 21, 2017 (aged 101) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Popular Democratic Party |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | married to Carmen Eva Ramirez Rubio since October 14, 1942. They have 2 daughters Attorney Carmencita Irizarry, married to Federal Judge Daniel Dominguez & Professor Margarita Irizarry, married to Professor Fernando Diaz |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez University of Louisiana (MBA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Rank | Technician fifth grade |
Guillermo Irizarry-Rubio (April 12, 1916 – November 21, 2017) was a Puerto Rican politician who served as the Secretary of State of Puerto Rico. Appointed by Governor Roberto Sánchez Vilella, he served from 1966 to January 2, 1969, when he was responsible and led the first transition team under the Puerto Rican Constitution to the opposing political party. Prior to serving as Secretary of State, which includes the role of Lieutenant Governor of Puerto Rico, Irizarry served as head of Puerto Rico's Bureau of the Budget.