Doris June Garcia
Doris June Tomasa Garcia (née Cayetano) was the first female President of the Senate of Belize.[1]
Doris June Garcia | |
|---|---|
| President of the Belize Senate | |
| In office 21 December 1984 – 31 July 1989 | |
| Prime Minister | Manuel Esquivel |
| Preceded by | Gadsby Ramos |
| Succeeded by | Jane Ellen Usher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1943 |
| Nationality | Belizean |
| Political party | United Democratic Party (Belize) |
Biography
Garcia was born in 1943 to Victoria Herera and Solomon Cayetano. After high school, she went to Honduras for agricultural training.[1]
Career
In 1983, Garcia ran for a seat on the Dangriga Town Council. In the 1984 General Election, she ran but lost for the UDP standard bearer. [1]
Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel offered her the position to be President of the Senate, which she accepted. Garcia served from December 21, 1984 until July 31, 1989.[2] She has since retired from politics.[1]
Personal life
Garcia has two sons and three daughters. [1]
References
- "Trailblazing Women of Belize". Ambergris Caye Belize. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- "The Senate of Belize". Caribbean Elections. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
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