Miriam Ramírez

Miriam J.Ramírez MD
Member of the Puerto Rico Senate
from the At-large district
In office
2001–2005
Personal details
Born 1941
Caguas, Puerto Rico
Political party Vice President 2005-2008 New Progressive Party (PNP)
Spouse(s) Tomas Ferrer (Died in 1998)
Children 5
Alma mater University of Madrid, Medical School
Profession Medical Doctor / Politician
Website http://www.themjreport.blogspot.com/

Dr. Miriam J. Ramírez de Ferrer (b. 1941 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican leader, medical doctor, politician, and former Senator. She was a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 2001-05.

Biography

Dr. Miriam J. Ramírez de Ferrer lived in Europe while her father served in the U.S. Military. Graduated in 1968 with a medical degree from the Complutense University of Madrid. in 1974 began practicing obstetrics and gynecology, first in San Juan, latter moved with her late husband Dr. Tomas Ferrer, MD, to Mayagüez, where she raised five children. She was a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 2001 to 2005. Ramírez was elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico on 2000.[1] Founder and President of Puerto Ricans in Civic Action, a not-for-profit organization, credited with legislation approved in the US House of Representatives for Self-Determination for Puerto Rico. Served as advisor on Federal, Health and Legislative Affairs for Jorge Santini, Mayor of San Juan, the Capital of Puerto Rico. Mayor accomplishments include obtaining Federal property deed for “Casa Cuna” and other support from the Federal agencies to develop an area with multiple functions and buildings to give support, house and protect battered mothers and children. Instrumental in identifying resources for the financing of community projects for the city of San Juan.

References

  1. ↑ Elecciones Generales de 2000: Senadores por Acumulación on CEEPUR
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