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Joseph Fidel

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Joseph A. Fidel
Member of the New Mexico Senate
from the 30th district
In office
1973–2006
Personal details
Born(1923-10-14)October 14, 1923
Bibo, New Mexico, U.S.
DiedMay 13, 2015(2015-05-13) (aged 91)
Grants, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Joseph A. Fidel (October 14, 1923 – May 13, 2015) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico State Senate from 1973 to 2006.[1]

Early life

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Fidel was born in Bibo, New Mexico, the son of a Lebanese immigrant, Abdoo Habeeb Fadel (later Anglicized as A.H. Fidel).

Career

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Fidel was the owner of a realty company.[2] In 2009, the Cibola Beacon named Fidel as Person of the Decade.[3] Fidel served as assessor of Valencia County, New Mexico. He also served on the Grants, New Mexico city council and the school board. Fidel served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from 1973 to 2006.

Death

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Fidel died in Grants, New Mexico at the age of 91.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "New Mexico Legislature". nmlegis.gov.
  2. ^ "Project Vote Smart - The Voter's Self Defense System". Project Vote Smart.
  3. ^ "Joseph FidelPERSON OF THE DECADE". Cibola Beacon.
  4. ^ Former state Sen. Joseph Fidel dies at 91