Raúl G. Villaronga
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Raúl G. Villaronga (April 1, 1938 – March 20, 2021) was a United States Army officer who was the first Puerto Rican mayor of a Texas city. He served as mayor of Killeen, Texas, for three consecutive terms, from 1992 to 1998.[1]
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Raúl G. Villaronga | |
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Mayor of Killeen, Texas | |
In office 1992–1998 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1938-04-01)April 1, 1938 Ponce, Puerto Rico |
Died | March 20, 2021(2021-03-20) (aged 82) Killeen, Texas |
Education | Texas A&M College, B.S. (1959), Industrial Engineering Texas Tech University, M.S (1973), Industrial Engineering |
Occupation | consultant |
Known for | Mayor of Killeen, Texas (1992-1998) |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States of America United States Army |
Years of service | 1959–1985 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | Co B, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Airborne) 13th Corps Support Command (COSCOM) |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star w/ "V" Device (4) |
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