Florencio Ramirez
Florencio Torres Ramirez (October 29, 1915 – April 12, 1995) was a Guamanian politician who served as a Democratic senator in 12 Guam Legislatures and as Speaker of the 11th and 12th Guam Legislatures.[2]
Florencio Ramirez | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 4, 1971 – January 6, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Joaquin C. Arriola |
| Succeeded by | Joseph F. Ada |
| Member of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 1, 1951 – January 6, 1975 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Florencio Torres Ramirez October 29, 1915 Guam |
| Died | April 12, 1995 (aged 79)[1] Ordot, Guam |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Guam |
| Spouse(s) | Josefina Sablan Leon Guerrero |
| Children | 10 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
Florencio Torres Ramirez was born in Agana, Guam, on October 29, 1915 to Jesus de Borja Ramirez and Maria Palomo de Torres.[3]
Guam Legislature
Elections
Ramirez was first elected to the Guam Legislature on the November 9, 1950 election. He was reelected and served to 11 subsequent terms in the Guam Legislature.[1]
| Election Year | Guam Legislature | General Election Votes (Rank)[4] | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1st Guam Legislature | N/A (18) | Elected |
| 1952 | 2nd Guam Legislature | N/A (11) | Elected |
| 1954 | 3rd Guam Legislature | 2,840 (21) | Elected |
| 1956 | 4th Guam Legislature | 5,223 (12) | Elected |
| 1958 | 5th Guam Legislature | 5,061 (8) | Elected |
| 1960 | 6th Guam Legislature | 5,720 (14) | Elected |
| 1962 | 7th Guam Legislature | 5,702 (7) | Elected |
| 1964 | 8th Guam Legislature | 7,734 (16) | Elected |
| 1966 | 9th Guam Legislature | 9,233 (7) | Elected |
| 1968 | 10th Guam Legislature | 8,966 (6) | Elected |
| 1970 | 11th Guam Legislature | 10,305 (7) | Elected |
| 1972 | 12th Guam Legislature | 10,508 (16) | Elected |
| 1974 | 13th Guam Legislature | N/A (N/A) | Not elected |
Leadership Positions
- Speaker, 11th Guam Legislature
- Speaker, 12th Guam Legislature
Delegate to the Democratic National Convention
Ramirez represented Guam as a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1964 and 1972.[5]
Death
Ramirez died on April 12, 1995, at the age of 79.[1]
See also
References
- Robert A. Underwood. TRIBUTE TO FORMER SPEAKER FLORENCIO (LARRY) TORRES RAMIREZ, Washington, 9 May 1995.
- Guam Election Commission, 2012 Election Comparative Analysis Report, Hagatna, July 2013.
- Hatdin Garden inscription.
- Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1974., Hagatna, 1977. Pages 32-49
- The Political Graveyard. Index to Politicians, Ralya to Rampton.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joaquin C. Arriola |
Speaker of the Guam Legislature 1971–1975 |
Succeeded by Joseph Franklin Ada |
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