Velma Veloria

Velma R. Veloria (born October 22, 1950) is a former politician from Washington. Veloria was the first Filipino American as well as the first Asian American woman to be elected to the Washington State Legislature as a member of Washington House of Representatives. She served from 1993 to 2004.

Velma Veloria
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 11th district
In office
January 2003 – January 2004
Succeeded byBob Hasegawa
Personal details
Born (1950-10-22) October 22, 1950
Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines
SpouseAlonzo
Residence(s)Seattle, Washington
Alma materSan Francisco State College
OccupationLabor Activist, politician

Early life

On October 22, 1950, Veloria was born in Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines. In 1962, Veloria immigrated to the United States.[1][2]

Education

Veloria earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from San Francisco State College.[2]

Career

From 1970 to 1980, Veloria was a Labor Activist. Veloria worked at Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), IL WU Local 37 (cannery workers), and Service Employees' International Union (SEIU).[3] From 1990 to 1991, Veloria worked as a legislative aide to Art Wang who chaired the Finance Committee.

On November 3, 1992, Veloria won the election. In January 1993, Veloria became the first Asian-American woman and first Filipino American to serve as a member of Washington House of Representatives for District 11, and served until 2004.[1][2]

Awards

Personal life

Veloria's husband is Alonzo Suson. Veloria and her family live in Seattle, Washington.[2]

References
  1. "Velma Veloria joins UW Honors to teach and engage". uw.edu. July 19, 2019. Retrieved August 17, 2021.(archive)
  2. "Velma Veloria's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  3. "Velma Veloria". University of Washington Seattle Civil Rights & Labor Project. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
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