José Francisco Peña Gómez was born on a day like today, in 1937, on this day the lawyer, the Dominican politician and the leader of the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD) would turn 84 years old.
To honor his memory, several members of the PRD and the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) expressed their admiration and gratitude for Peña Gómez through social networks.
The President of the PRM, Miguel Vargas Maldonado wrote, “Today we pay tribute, recognition and respect to the memory of José Francisco Peña Gomez, RD’s greatest mass leader, our friend, colleague and leader, on this very special day in which we commemorate 84 years of at birth”.
Orlando Jorge Mera, who served as President-in-Office of the Dominican Revolutionary Party and is currently the PRM’s political delegate and Minister of the Environment has not stopped thanking Peña Gomez for his teachings.
“Today is the birthday of José Francisco Peña Gómez, leader and teacher. My gratitude for your teachings and values. (Photo, in 1995) “, Mera posted on the social network.
Gloria Reyes, The director of Progressing With Solidarity (Prosoli), who was a member of the PRD and joined the PRM after the division of both sides thanked Peña Gómez for the legacy he left behind.
“It is our duty as a government to provide development opportunities for our young people! Today, on José Francisco Peña Gómez’s birthday, we remember these words that motivate us to continue working for and for Dominicans. Thank you for your teachings! “.
Ramon Albuquerque The PRM leader wrote “on a day like today, José Francisco Peña Gómez was born on the island as a result of a union of the historical and socio-racial drama of the island for more than 300 years, the most authentic and brilliant popular leader he turns 84, who only with his talent made his denied homeland known to the world ”.
Franklin Garcia Fermin, the PRM leader and minister of science and technology of higher education (Mescyt), wrote. “On March 6, 1937, the most acclaimed leader of the DR masses was born: Dr. José Francisco Peña Gómez. He was noted for his brilliant intellectual training and his furious and ardent oratory. @MESCYTRD @luisabinader @G_GomezJ “
On May 10, 1998, José Francisco Peña Gómez died of pancreatic cancer.
Peña Gómez was a lawyer, politician and former administrator of the National District, from 1982-1986. He died in Cambita Garabito on Monday, May 10, 1998.