Frank J. Rodriguez Sr. Explained

Frank J. Rodriguez Sr.
Office:Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Term Start:June 26, 1979
Term End:January 7, 1985
Constituency:65B (1983–1985)
67A (1979–1983)
Birth Date:28 March 1920
Birth Place:Sheridan, Wyoming, U.S.
Death Place:Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Resting Place:Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Minnesota, U.S.
Party:Democratic (DFL)
Spouse:Ramona F. Reyes
Children:7
Residence:Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma Mater:Humboldt Senior High School
Profession:Politician

Frank J. Rodriguez, Sr. (March 28, 1920  - February 9, 2007) was an American politician.

Rodriguez was born in Sheridan, Wyoming. In 1922, he moved with his family to Saint Paul, Minnesota and graduated from Humboldt Senior High School in 1940, in Saint Paul. Rodriguez worked in construction and was involved with the labor union movement. He was also involved with the Saint Paul Housing Authority. Rodriguez served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1979 to 1984 and was a Democrat. He died from a heart attack at United Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was the first Hispanic member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail?id=10569 Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Frank J.. Rodriguez, Sr.
  2. 'Frank Rodriguez, 86, active in labor, politics,' Minneapolis Star-Tribune (Minnesota), Kevin Behr, February 13, 2007