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= Early Life and Education = | = Early Life and Education = | ||
Henry Reyes was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and raised in a fairly middle-class household. When his father, Anthony Reyes, got hired as manager at a manufacturing plant, the family moved to Detroit, where Reyes attended Sanders Regional High School. During his time there, he participated in debate and student government. | Henry Reyes was born in [[Grand Rapids, Michigan]], and raised in a fairly middle-class household. When his father, Anthony Reyes, got hired as manager at a manufacturing plant, the family moved to Detroit, where Reyes attended Sanders Regional High School. During his time there, he participated in debate and student government. | ||
Reyes later attended Wayne State University and earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications. | Reyes later attended Wayne State University and earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications. | ||
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In October 2024, President Lucas Bennett announced that he would nominate Reyes to be the first ever Secretary of Health, Education, & Welfare, which in an interview with the Washington Post, Reyes stated that Bennett was "very confident and pleased" with his experience and political views. | In October 2024, President Lucas Bennett announced that he would nominate Reyes to be the first ever Secretary of Health, Education, & Welfare, which in an interview with the Washington Post, Reyes stated that Bennett was "very confident and pleased" with his experience and political views. | ||
On October 14, 2024, Henry Reyes was passed by the United States Senate to lead the Department of Health, Education, & Welfare with unanimous consent. Reyes posted a statement on behalf of the department stating he was "ecstatic" about his new employment and that work would begin "immediately." 2 days later, a job application was posted on behalf of Reyes' office to look for employers in the department. Later, Jayden Mendoza was nominated to be Reyes' Deputy Secretary, and was passed by the Senate. | On October 14, 2024, Henry Reyes was passed by the United States Senate to lead the Department of Health, Education, & Welfare with unanimous consent. He was later Reyes posted a statement on behalf of the department stating he was "ecstatic" about his new employment and that work would begin "immediately." 2 days later, a job application was posted on behalf of Reyes' office to look for employers in the department. Later, Jayden Mendoza was nominated to be Reyes' Deputy Secretary, and was passed by the Senate. | ||
=== Resignation === | === Resignation === | ||
Just 10 days after being nominated and confirmed, Reyes announced his resignation from the Department of Health, Education, & Welfare, believing that there were other candidates that could and would've been better than him at the time. Reyes let his Deputy, Jayden Mendoza, carry the ranks of leading the Department until a replacement was found. Mendoza resigned 2 weeks later to seek another job. | Just 10 days after being nominated and confirmed, Reyes announced his resignation from the Department of Health, Education, & Welfare, believing that there were other candidates that could and would've been better than him at the time. Reyes let his Deputy, Jayden Mendoza, carry the ranks of leading the Department until a replacement was found. Mendoza resigned 2 weeks later to seek another job. | ||
= | = U.S. Senate (2024-present) = | ||
On November 24, 2024, Reyes announced his candidacy for a seat in the United States Senate, representing his home state of Michigan. He also co-created the Senate Republicans PAC (Political Action Committee) for that election, which included other Republican candidates, including Majority Leader John Durant from the state of Florida. In the Senate, Reyes was seeking to have a role of Congressional Leadership, and contacted Leader Durant in regards to that. After negotiations, Durant decided that Reyes would become the next President Pro Tempore of the Senate. On election day, Reyes received the second-most votes in the entire election, only trailing behind Mordechai Siegel. | |||
=== 2024 === | |||
On November 24, 2024, Reyes announced his candidacy for a seat in the United States Senate, representing his home state of Michigan. He also co-created the Senate Republicans PAC (Political Action Committee) for that election, which included other Republican candidates, including Majority Leader John Durant from the state of Florida. In the Senate, Reyes was seeking to have a role of Congressional Leadership, and contacted Leader Durant in regards to that. After negotiations, Durant decided that Reyes would become the next President Pro Tempore of the Senate. | |||
On election day, Reyes received the second-most votes in the entire election, only trailing behind Mordechai Siegel. He | |||