Tony Méndez
Tony Méndez | |
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| District leader of the 14th Assembly District in New York City | |
| In office 1954–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonio Méndez February 5, 1902 Puerto Rico |
| Died | January 8, 1982 (aged 79) Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Mendez's daughter-in-law, Olga Aran Méndez was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to a state legislature. | |
Tony Méndez (February 5, 1902 – January 8, 1982) was the first native-born Puerto Rican to become a district leader of a major political party in New York City.