Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat
Rodriguez-Chomat in 2013
Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
In office 2011 – January 2, 2017
Preceded by	William Johnson
Personal details
Born	(1945-06-28)June 28, 1945 Havana, Cuba
Died	August 19, 2017(2017-08-19) (aged 72) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Cause of death	Prostate cancer
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	St. Thomas University
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Unit	U.S. Army Reserve

Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat (born June 28, 1945 – died August 19, 2017) was an important Cuban-American politician and judge. He was known for serving in the Florida House of Representatives and later as a judge in Florida. He was a member of the Republican Party.

Early Life and Education

Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat was born in Havana, Cuba on June 28, 1945. His family later moved to the United States. He studied at St. Thomas University.

Serving the Public

Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat dedicated many years to public service.

A Voice in Florida's Government

From 1994 to 1998, he served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who help make laws for the state of Florida. As a representative, he worked to make decisions that would benefit the people of Florida.

Becoming a Judge

Later in his career, Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat became a judge. From 2011 until his retirement in 2017, he served as a judge for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. A judge is a person who makes fair decisions in legal cases, helping to make sure laws are followed.

Military Service

Before his political and judicial career, Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat also served his country. He was a member of the United States Army Reserve.

Later Life and Passing

Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat retired from his role as a judge in 2017. He passed away on August 19, 2017, in Miami, Florida, at the age of 72. He died from an illness called prostate cancer.