Danilo Burgos (born 19 January 1978) is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 197th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 2, 2019.

Danilo Burgos
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 197th district
Assumed office
January 2, 2019
Preceded byEmilio Vazquez
Personal details
Born (1978-01-19) January 19, 1978 (age 46)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Early life and education

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Burgos was born in New York City, the son of immigrants from the Dominican Republic. His family moved to Philadelphia when he was 10.[1] Growing up, his family operated a grocery store. Burgos graduated from Olney High School.[2]

Career

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Burgos opened a grocery store in 1998 and co-founded the Philadelphia Dominican Grocers Association.[3] He also worked for city councilors Allan Domb and Maria Quiñones-Sánchez. When Burgos assumed office in 2019, he became the first Dominican-American to elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly.[4] During the 2019–2020 legislative session, Burgos served as secretary of the House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee.[5] During the 2020 presidential election, Burgos was a member of the Joe Biden's Latino Leadership Council.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Rep. Danilo Burgos | Biography". www.pahouse.com. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  2. ^ "Representative Danilo Burgos". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Zuluaga, Maritza (September 16, 2020). "Danilo Burgos, The Dominican for all Latinos in Harrisburg". AL DÍA News. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  4. ^ "PA House 197: Danilo Burgos Response to 5th Square Questionnaire - 2020". 5th Square. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  5. ^ "Danilo Burgos". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Conant, Ericka (September 17, 2020). "Biden for President Pennsylvania announces Latino Leadership Council". AL DÍA News. Retrieved May 9, 2021.