Felipe González González
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Felipe González González (born January 28, 1947 in Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
) is a Mexican politician and entrepreneur. A member of the National Action Party
, he was Governor of Aguascalientes
, from 1998 to 2004 and has been a Senator of the Republic of Mexico since 2006.
González has served most of his professional life as an entrepreneur in various branches. In 1991, he was President of the Business Center of Aguascalientes (CEA). He has also served as President of the Employers Confederation of Mexico (Coparmex
) in Aguascalientes, as well as BBVA Bancomer Bank Board Advisor plus seven other banks. He served as President of the Sister City Committee, and was the founder and President of the Social Union of Businessmen in Mexico "USEM" in Aguascalientes. As President of the Association of Grocery Store Owners, González maintained a close relationship with the grocers of Aguascalientes.
Among his many awards was the Business Award of Merit in 1993, awarded by the Confederation of Chambers of Commerce nationwide.
Education
González served as Chairman of the Board of the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes
, and of Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica; he supported and promoted the creation of the Pan American University Campus Bonaterra.
Politics
His first foray into politics was his nomination as candidate for Governor in Aguascalientes in 1998. After an intense campaign and an unprecedented mobilization of many population sectors in Aguascalientes, he secured a surprise victory over PRI candidate Héctor Hugo Olivares Ventura with 53 % of the vote (compared to Ventura's 36%), During his term as Governor of Aguascalientes he tended to focus on the politics of industrialization and sought to attract international investment into the state.
In August 25, 2004, he was appointed by President Vicente Fox
as Assistant Secretary of Government of the Interior Ministry
, a position where he remained until January 9, 2006. That year, he resigned to be nominated as candidate for Senator in the national parliament
representing the state of Aguascalientes, a position he has been elected to until 2012 for the 60th
and 61st
legislatures. While Senator, he has been the chairman of the Public Security Committee.
.
He was Vice President of the Board of "Heart Friend", an organization that provides medical treatment to poor people.
Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
The city of Aguascalientes is the capital of the state of Aguascalientes in western central Mexico. It stands on the banks of the Río Aguascalientes, 1880 meters above sea level, at...
) is a Mexican politician and entrepreneur. A member of the National Action Party
National Action Party
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, he was Governor of Aguascalientes
Governor of Aguascalientes
List of governors of the Mexican state of Aguascalientes....
, from 1998 to 2004 and has been a Senator of the Republic of Mexico since 2006.
Early years
González's father died when Felipe was 21, after which time, he engaged in the family business with his brothers.Career
BusinessGonzález has served most of his professional life as an entrepreneur in various branches. In 1991, he was President of the Business Center of Aguascalientes (CEA). He has also served as President of the Employers Confederation of Mexico (Coparmex
Coparmex
Coparmex or Confederación Patronal de la República Mexicana is the Mexican Employers' Association.Current President: Lic. Gerardo Gutiérrez Candiani.-External links:* This site uses flash....
) in Aguascalientes, as well as BBVA Bancomer Bank Board Advisor plus seven other banks. He served as President of the Sister City Committee, and was the founder and President of the Social Union of Businessmen in Mexico "USEM" in Aguascalientes. As President of the Association of Grocery Store Owners, González maintained a close relationship with the grocers of Aguascalientes.
Among his many awards was the Business Award of Merit in 1993, awarded by the Confederation of Chambers of Commerce nationwide.
Education
González served as Chairman of the Board of the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes
Autonomous University of Aguascalientes
The Autonomous University of Aguascalientes is a Mexican public university based in the city of Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, but with several campuses across the state....
, and of Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica; he supported and promoted the creation of the Pan American University Campus Bonaterra.
Politics
His first foray into politics was his nomination as candidate for Governor in Aguascalientes in 1998. After an intense campaign and an unprecedented mobilization of many population sectors in Aguascalientes, he secured a surprise victory over PRI candidate Héctor Hugo Olivares Ventura with 53 % of the vote (compared to Ventura's 36%), During his term as Governor of Aguascalientes he tended to focus on the politics of industrialization and sought to attract international investment into the state.
In August 25, 2004, he was appointed by President Vicente Fox
Vicente Fox
Vicente Fox Quesada is a Mexican former politician who served as President of Mexico from 1 December 2000 to 30 November 2006 and currently serves as co-President of the Centrist Democrat International, an international organization of Christian democratic political parties.Fox was elected...
as Assistant Secretary of Government of the Interior Ministry
Secretary of the Interior (Mexico)
The Mexican Secretary of the Interior is the head of the Secretariat of the Interior, concerned with the country's internal affairs, the presentation of the president's bills to Congress, their publication and certain issues of national security. The country's main intelligence agency, CISEN,...
, a position where he remained until January 9, 2006. That year, he resigned to be nominated as candidate for Senator in the national parliament
Congress of Mexico
The Congress of the Union is the legislative branch of the Mexican government...
representing the state of Aguascalientes, a position he has been elected to until 2012 for the 60th
LX Legislature of the Mexican Congress
The LX Legislature of the Congress of Mexico is meeting from September 1, 2006, to September 1, 2009. All members of both the lower and upper houses of Congress were elected in the elections of July 2006.-Senators by state:-Plurinominal Senators:...
and 61st
LXI Legislature of the Mexican Congress
The LXI Legislature of the Congress of Mexico meets from September 1, 2009, to August 31, 2012. Members of the upper house of the Congress were selected in the elections of July 2006 while members of the lower house of the Congress were selected in the elections of July 2009....
legislatures. While Senator, he has been the chairman of the Public Security Committee.
Personal life
González married Cony Ramirez Zermeño and they have four children: Jose de Jesus, Philip, Charles and Beriel. He is a Grand Knight of the Knights of ColumbusKnights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
.
He was Vice President of the Board of "Heart Friend", an organization that provides medical treatment to poor people.