9 Things You Might Not Know About Catherine Cortez Masto - Mental Floss
Jan 17, 2017 · Cortez Masto’s paternal grandfather, Edward Cortez, was born in Chihuahua, Mexico and immigrated as a young man to the United States, where he met Mary Tapia, of New Mexico. The two got...
Catherine Cortez Masto - Wikipedia
Her father was of Mexican descent, and her mother is of Italian ancestry. [6][7] Her paternal grandfather, Eduardo Cortez, immigrated to Nevada from Chihuahua, Mexico. [8][9][10]
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Catherine’s grandfather served our country in WWII, and her dad followed in his footsteps and joined the Army. After his service, he returned to Las Vegas where he met Catherine’s mother and started work as a parking attendant at the Dunes Hotel.
Catherine Cortez Masto | Biography, Congress, & Facts - Britannica
Her grandfather was an immigrant from Chihuahua, Mexico, and her father, Manny Cortez, was an ally of Democratic politician Harry Reid. After studying finance at the University of Nevada (B.S., 1986), she earned a law degree (1990) from Gonzaga University .
Catherine Cortez Masto - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework …
Catherine Marie Cortez was born on March 29, 1964, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her grandfather was an immigrant from Chihuahua, Mexico. Her father, Manny Cortez, was an ally of Democratic politician Harry Reid and for a number of years led the …
Catherine Cortez Masto: 5 Things to Know About First Latina …
Nov 9, 2016 · She is the granddaughter of a Mexican immigrant. “My grandmother was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and my grandfather came from Chihuahua, Mexico.
Law Grad Catherine Cortez Masto Becomes First Latina in US …
Nov 15, 2016 · The election of Cortez Masto, whose grandfather immigrated from Chihuahua, Mexico, boosts the number of Latinos in the Senate from three to four, including Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Robert Menendez (D-N.J.).
Nevada’s Cortez Masto breaks barrier as 1st Latina in Senate
Nov 10, 2016 · Cortez Masto’s grandfather emigrated from Chihuahua, Mexico, and her mother’s family is Italian. Her father, Manny Cortez, parked cars at the Dunes hotel on the Las Vegas Strip before rising to leadership posts at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and the Clark County Commission.
Sen. Cortez Masto on smashing barriers | CNN Politics
Jun 26, 2017 · Growing up, Masto says her grandfather had a “tremendous” influence on her life – baking for her family and teaching her how to play the guitar. “He was a musician, and I think he was self ...
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Jan 8, 2018 · On her mother’s side, Cortez Masto has a great-grandfather from Italy who arrived at Ellis Island. Both of her parents came to Las Vegas as children with their families, later graduating from...