Preceded by José Ignacio Acevedo Political party Democratic Action | Succeeded by José Luque Party Democratic Action | |
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Full Name Oscar Raúl Celli Gerbasi Born January 16, 1946
Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela ( 1946-01-16 ) Died 1 August 2016, Valencia, Venezuela | ||
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Oscar Raúl Celli Gerbasi (January 16, 1946 – August 1, 2016) was a Venezuelan politician and member of the Democratic Action (AD). Celli, who had previously served in the former Legislative Assembly of Carabobo, was appointed Governor of the Venezuelan state of Carabobo from 1985 until 1989 by President Jaime Lusinchi. He later became a deputy in the National Assembly.
Celli was an important member of venezuelan National Congress for more than 30 years, his role as President of Environmental Commission introduced several laws to protect natural resources.
Oscar Celli was also President of Environmental Commission at Parlamento Latinoamericano and Caribe, General Secretary of AD in Carabobo State and General Secretary of International Socialist for Latin America and the Caribbean.
During his administration as governor many strategic projects came to reality as Arturo Michelena International Airport, High performance road system Los Colorados, Paseo Cabriales Avenue, Carabobo State Justice Palace, CICPC general Headquarters, Cardiologist Unit Carabobo Central Hospital, bleachers Jose B. Perez Stadium, Highway Variante Valencia-San Diego, Rómulo Betancourt Park, The Braulio Salazar Museum, main section Ateneo de Valencia, Andres Eloy Blanco avenue, Lisandro Alvarado avenue, Santa Ines community, Gymnastic Arena Naguanagua, Highway Yagua in Guacara County among many others.
Celli was born in the city of Valencia, Carabobo, on January 16, 1946. He died in Valencia on August 1, 2016, at the age of 70.