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| − | Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Member of Guam Legislature. | + | Public Auditor of Guam. Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1999-2001) after serving as Associate Justice (1997-1999) and despite opposition from evangelicals at the time. Led the Family Court for over 10 years. Active in several local organizations, including the Olympics, youth, and rights of indigenous people. Member of Guam Legislature and Speaker (2017-2018) after serving as Vice-Speaker (2009-2017). Former Liason to the White House and to U.S. Congress. |
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
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| + | * [[LGBTQ Chief Justices]] | ||
| + | * [[The Two-Spirit, Aboriginal, and Native LGBTQ Community]] | ||
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * http://www.senatorbjcruz.com/ | ||
| + | * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JJz2hrovXw | ||
| + | * http://www.advocate.com/news/daily-news/2010/11/02/first-gay-winner-night | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:46, 17 June 2019
Contents
Country
Guam
Birth - Death
1951 -
Occupation
Politics
Notable Achievements
Chief Justice
Description
Public Auditor of Guam. Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1999-2001) after serving as Associate Justice (1997-1999) and despite opposition from evangelicals at the time. Led the Family Court for over 10 years. Active in several local organizations, including the Olympics, youth, and rights of indigenous people. Member of Guam Legislature and Speaker (2017-2018) after serving as Vice-Speaker (2009-2017). Former Liason to the White House and to U.S. Congress.
