Mel Martínez

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American politician

United States PoliticiansBorn 1946 · age 79

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Photos 3

Senator Mel Martínez chats with U.S. President George W. Bush in the Center Hall of the White House during a celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The official portrait of former First Lady Betty Ford can be seen on the wall.

Martínez's official portrait as HUD secretary, c. 2001-2004

Awards 2

2012Ohtli Award

2007Great Immigrants Award

Connected to Mel 6

Hilda SolisAlso won Ohtli Award

Gata KamskyAlso won Great Immigrants Award

Teresa Heinz KerryAlso won Great Immigrants Award

Chuy GarcíaAlso won Ohtli Award

Joan SebastianAlso won Ohtli Award

Alejandro MayorkasAlso won Great Immigrants Award

About this person

Melquíades Rafael Ruiz Martínez is a Cuban-American lobbyist and former politician who served as a United States senator from Florida from 2005 to 2009 and as general chairman of the Republican Party from November 2006 until October 19, 2007. Previously, Martínez served as the 12th secretary of housing and urban development from 2001 to 2004 under President George W. Bush.

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Country

United States