Biographical Information
City of Residence: Miami
Occupation: Realtor
Education: Miami Dade Junior College, A.A., 1971; Florida International University, 1972 - 1973
Born: May 4, 1951, Habana
History: Perucho Figueredo, ancestor, patriot of the Cuban Independence War and composed the Cuban National Anthem
Moved to Florida: 1960
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Recreational Interest: tennis, judo, racquetball
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 1988, reelected subsequently
Republican Whip 1994-1996
Appropriations Subcommittee II Vice Chair 1994-1996
Republican Floor Leader 1992-1994
Cuban-American Caucus Chair 1990-1991
Small Business Subcommittee Chair 1988-1990
Drug & Alcohol Enforcement Subcommittee Chair 1988-1990
Criminal Justice Committee Vice Chair 1988-1990
Economic Development Council Chair 1999
Appointed by the Speaker to the Money-Laundering Task Force as Vice Chair 1999
Other Public Services
Dade County Republican Executive Committee 1984-1988
Dade County Surtax Program Fiscal Responsibility Committee Chair
South Florida Epilepsy Foundation Vice President
Consultant for the Junior Achievement Program
Community Housing Resource Board Director
Affiliations
Kiwanis
Rotary
Junior Achievement Program
Board of Realtors President 1984
Real Estate Action Council of Dade (REACD) Chair 1985
Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida Board of Directors
Miami Springs Chamber of Commerce
Advisor to the Human Rights Commission
Highlights
Author of Book Ideas y Retos
Florida Sheriffs Association Legislative Award 1999
Florida Police Chiefs Association Legislative Award 1996
leadership awards from Florida Restaurant Association 1995, Florida Chamber of Commerce 1995, Associated Industries 1995, National Federation of Independent Businesses 1995
Epilepsy Foundation Legislator of the Year 1990
City of Miami proclaimed January 11, 1985, Carlos L. Valdes Day
listed in Outstanding Young Men of America