Cancio, Hiram Rafael Born August 26, 1920, in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico Died December 16, 2008 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 16, 1967, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 764. Confirmed by the Senate on June 12, 1967, and received commission on June 12, 1967. Served as chief judge, 1967-1974. Service terminated on January 31, 1974, due to resignation. Education: University of Puerto Rico, B.A., 1942 University of Puerto Rico, LL.D., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Army sergeant, 1944-1946 Vocational advisor and psychometrist, Veterans Administration, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1946-1947 Trial examiner, Puerto Rico Labor Relations Board, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1948 Chief, Legal Division, Puerto Rico Labor Relations Board, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1949-1952 Chairman, Wage and Hour Commission under the Fair Labor Standards Act, U.S. Department of Labor, 1952-1958 University of Puerto Rico, 1952-1965; director, Labor Relations Institute, 1952-1955; dean of administration, 1955-1959; professor, labor relations and labor law, 1952-1965 Attorney general, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1959-1962 Secretary of justice, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1962-1965 Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico (appointed for a fixed term), 1965-1967