José Enrique Meléndez Ortíz

José Enrique Meléndez Ortiz

Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the Guayama district
In office 1993–2001

Personal details
Born	Coamo, Puerto Rico
Political party	New Progressive Party
Spouse(s)	Elba M. Ortiz Santiago
Children	José Enrique Elba M.
Profession	Politician

José Enrique "Quique" Meléndez Ortiz was a Puerto Rican politician and Senator. He was a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1992 to 2000.

Meléndez was elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico for the District of Guayama in the 1992 general elections. He was reelected in 1996. In 2000, Meléndez lost his seat at the 2000 general elections.

Meléndez is married to Elba M. Ortiz. They have two children: Elba and current Representative, José E. Meléndez Ortiz, Jr.