Joseph Fidel
Joseph A. Fidel (October 14, 1923 – May 13, 2015) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico State Senate from 1973 to 2006.[1]
Joseph A. Fidel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office 1973–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1923 Bibo, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | May 13, 2015 (aged 91) Grants, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life
Fidel was born in Bibo, New Mexico, the son of a Lebanese immigrant, Abdoo Habeeb Fadel (later Anglicized as A.H. Fidel).
Career
Fidel was the owner of a realty company.[2] In 2009, the Cibola Beacon named Fidel as Person of the Decade.[3] Fidel served as assessor of Valencia County, New Mexico. He also served on the Grants, New Mexico city council and the school board. Fidel served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from 1973 to 2006.
Death
Fidel died in Grants, New Mexico at the age of 91.[4]
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References
- "New Mexico Legislature". nmlegis.gov.
- "Project Vote Smart - The Voter's Self Defense System". Project Vote Smart.
- "Joseph FidelPERSON OF THE DECADE". Cibola Beacon.
- Former state Sen. Joseph Fidel dies at 91
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