Joseph Fidel
Appearance
Joseph A. Fidel | |
---|---|
Member of the New Mexico Senate for the 30th district | |
In office 1973–2006 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Bibo, New Mexico, United States | October 14, 1923
Died | May 13, 2015 Grants, New Mexico, United States | (aged 91)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Aurora "Dora" |
Residence | Grants, New Mexico |
Joseph A. Fidel (October 14, 1923 – May 13, 2015) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the New Mexico State Senate from 1973 to 2006.[1] Fidel born the son of a Lebanese immigrant, Abdoo Habeeb Fadel (later Anglicized as A.H. Fidel). He 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 died in Grants, New Mexico from dementia.[4]
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