Henry B. González
Henry Barbosa González (born Enrique Barbosa González; May 3, 1916 – November 28, 2000) was an American Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Texas, who represented Texas's 20th congressional district from 1961 to 1999. He is the longest serving Hispanic in Congress and a founding member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Henry B. González | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 20th district | |
| In office November 4, 1961 – January 3, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Paul J. Kilday |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Gonzalez |
| Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Leach |
| Succeeded by | John LaFalce |
| Chair of the House Financial Services Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Fernand St. Germain |
| Succeeded by | Jim Leach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Enrique Barbosa González May 3, 1916 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 2000 (aged 84) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Bertha Cuellar (m. 1940) |
| Children | 8, including Charlie |
| Education | San Antonio College University of Texas, Austin (BA) St. Mary's University, Texas (JD) |
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