House approves resolution to name roadway for Albita Rivera Ramírez after floor tributes
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The House approved a joint resolution designating a section of El Ramal 8 between San Juan and Carolina as Alba Iris "Albita" Rivera Ramírez, following extended floor tributes from multiple representatives who highlighted her legislative record on women’s rights and public service. The resolution passed in final voting 49–1.
The House of Representatives approved a resolution on Monday to name a segment of El Ramal 8 connecting San Juan and Carolina for former legislator Alba Iris "Albita" Rivera Ramírez.
Representative José Hernández Concepción presented the resolution (RC 176) and the floor heard extended tributes from current and former colleagues who emphasized Rivera’s lengthy public service, her authorship of laws related to women’s rights (including references on the floor to Law 54 and other measures), and her work at both the House and Senate.
"Albita...siempre fue la misma mujer con su mismo carácter, jovial...una mujer sincera que ha trabajado temas importantes," Representative Hernández Concepción said while introducing the measure.
Multiple members, including Representatives Parejo, Paredes Sotero, Pérez Ortiz and others, spoke in support, recalling Rivera’s roles as teacher, legislator and organizer of women's groups within the party. Several speakers asked that the tributes be transcribed and delivered to Rivera.
The House placed the resolution on the final voting calendar and, after electronic voting, the clerk announced RC 176 passed with 49 yes votes and 1 no vote. The transcript records the resolution as "aprobada" with the vote tally announced by the clerk at the close of voting.
