Occupation- NYC Transit Police Detective (Ret); Marion County School Bus Driver (Ret); Lynx Bus Driver (Ret)

Spouse- Carmen L. Torres of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Child(ren)- Yvonne Torres, Victor Torres III, Justin Torres, Amy Mercado, Melony Marcella

Grandchild(ren)- Evan, Eliza, Jeremy, Jaslene, Rebekah, Aaron, Carin, Aiden

Education- Harren High School, New York, New York, General Diploma, 1962-1966; John Jay College, 1972-1973

Born- New York, NY

Military- United States Marine Corps, 1966-1970; Good Conduct Medal, Stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Rank of Sergeant

Moved to Florida- 1993

Religious Affiliation- Episcopal

Recreational Interest- softball, traveling

Committee MembershipEducation Committee

Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee

Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee

Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee

Legislative ServiceElected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012

AffiliationsATU-Latino Caucus, Southeast Regional Representative

Central Florida Labor Council (AFL-CIO), Trustee

Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Vice Chair, 2010, current member

Orange County Democratic Executive Committee

Florida Voters League, Inc., past member

New York City Transit Police, Detectives' Endowment Association, 2nd Vice President, past member