Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the San Juan district
In office January 2, 1981 – January 1, 1997
Personal details
Born
February 19, 1945
Died
June 7, 2022
Political party
New Progressive Party (PNP)
Profession
Politician, Lawyer
Military service
Allegiance
United States of America
Branch/service
United States Army
Rank
Captain
Rolando Alvaro "Rolo" Silva Iglecia (February 19, 1945 - June 7, 2022), was a Puerto Rican politician from the New Progressive Party (PNP). He served as member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1981 to 1997.
Silva served in the United States Army as a captain during the Vietnam War. He was elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico in the 1980 general election. He represented the District of San Juan. Silva was reelected three more times (1984, 1988, and 1992).[1]
After that, Silva has worked as a Legislative Advisor for the President of the Senate Thomas Rivera Schatz.[2]
Rolando Silva died on a Tuesday June 7, 2022. He was suffering from Alzheimer's disease at an assisted living home at age 77. He was buried at the Puerto Rico National Cemetery in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.[3]
^"Elecciones Generales 1992: Senadores por el Distrito 01 - San Juan". CEEPUR.
^"Refugio de oro en la Legislatura". El Nuevo Día. February 4, 2010.
^"Muere el exsenador penepé Rolando "Rolo" Silva". 7 June 2022.
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United States of America
United States Army
Captain