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Who was Henry cisneros?

Henry Geoffrey Cisneros (born June 11, 1947) is an American politician, lawyer, businessman, professor, and activist who served as the 11th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from January 22, 1993 to January 20, 1997.

Prior to his service in the United States Cabinet, Cisneros had been the longest serving mayor of San Antonio, Texas from 1981 until his resignation on January 9, 1989.

Additionally, Cisneros has served as the president and CEO of several private sector companies, taught in numerous universities, and served on various public and non-profit boards. Cisneros is currently the chairman and CEO of CityView, a development company based in Los Angeles, California.