Manuel U. Lujan
Manuel U. Lujan (February 17, 1912 – January 26, 1975) was an educator and a Democratic Party of Guam politician in Guam.[1] Lujan served as a senator during the first ten terms of the Guam Legislature.[2]
Manuel U. Lujan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the 1st through 10th Guam Legislatures | |
| In office January 1, 1951 – January 4, 1971 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 17, 1912 Hagatna, Guam |
| Died | January 26, 1975 (aged 62) Tamuning, Guam |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Guam |
| Spouse(s) | Mariana Manglona Leon Guerrero[1] |
| Children | 4[1] |
Early life
Manuel U. Lujan was born in Hagatna on February 17, 1912 to Manuel Olive Lujan and Carmen Ulloa Lujan.[1]
Lujan attended Guam High School and the Normal School. He was an extension student of the University of Hawaii.[1]
Personal life
Lujan married Mariana Manglona Leon Guerrero in November 1941. Together, they raised 4 sons.[1]
Guam Legislature
Lujan first successfully ran as a senator in the Guam Legislature in 1950 and was reelected to 9 consecutive terms.[2]
Elections
| Election | Guam Legislature | General Rank (Votes) | Result[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1st Guam Legislature | 11 (Not available) | Elected |
| 1952 | 2nd Guam Legislature | 5 (Not available) | Elected |
| 1954 | 3rd Guam Legislature | 10 (3,723) | Elected |
| 1956 | 4th Guam Legislature | 6 5,793) | Elected |
| 1958 | 5th Guam Legislature | 4 (5,250) | Elected |
| 1960 | 6th Guam Legislature | 2 (6,107) | Elected |
| 1962 | 7th Guam Legislature | 5 (5,740) | Elected |
| 1964 | 8th Guam Legislature | 14 (7,739) | Elected |
| 1966 | 9th Guam Legislature | 8 (9,192) | Elected |
| 1968 | 10th Guam Legislature | 11 (8,556) | Elected |
Leadership
- Vice Speaker, 4th Guam Legislature
- Vice Speaker, 5th Guam Legislature
- Vice Speaker, 6th Guam Legislature
- Vice Speaker, 7th Guam Legislature[1]
Civic Leadership
- Organizer, Guam Boy Scouts (1944)
- Chairman, American Red Cross (Guam Chapter, 1950-1951)[1]
Later years and death
Lujan served as principal of Yona Elementary School from its founding in 1973 until his death on January 26, 1975.[1]
Legacy
The Guam public school Manuel U. Lujan Elementary School was named after Lujan in 1975, two years after its construction as Yona Elementary School.[1][3]
References
- Patricia Long Diego. Namesake School M.U. Lujan Elementary, Hagatna.
- Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1st and 2nd Editions, 1974-1976, Hagatna. Pages 32-41.
- Guam Legislature. P.L. 13-4, Hagatna. 27 March 1975.