José David Name Cardozo (born 18 November 1968) is a Colombian senator. He is a member of the Party of the U, and is the son of former Senator José Name Terán. He became a senator in 2006 after serving as consul of Colombia in New York from 1999 to 2005.[1]
José David Name | |
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| President of the Senate | |
| In office 20 July 2014 – 20 July 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Fernando Cristo |
| Succeeded by | Luis Fernando Velasco |
| Senator of Colombia | |
| Assumed office 20 July 2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 November 1968 Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia |
| Political party | Social Party of National Unity |
| Spouse | Astrid Correa |
| Relations | José Name Terán (father) Iván Name Vásquez (cousin) |
| Alma mater | Autonomous University of the Caribbean |
| Profession | Business Administrator |
| Website | www |
Career edit
Name is of Lebanese descent. He studied business administration at the Autonomous University of the Caribbean in Barranquilla. In the Senate, Name was president of the Fifth Commission of Congress. In November 2008, he received death threats after he headed a campaign to restrict the consumption of tobacco in enclosed spaces.[2]
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References edit
- ^ "José David Name Cardozo" (in Spanish). Congreso Visible. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ^ Espejo, Germán D. (7 November 2008). "Amenazas por ley antitabaco" [Threats for Anti-Smoking Law]. El Espectador. Retrieved 4 November 2010.
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