John F. Quan
John F. Quan | |
|---|---|
| Senator of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 5, 1987 – June 26, 1988 | |
| In office January 1, 1979 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1944 |
| Died | June 26, 1988 (aged 43) |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Guam |
| Spouse | Veronica Santos Quan |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Marquette University (MA)[1] |
John F. Quan (November 4, 1944 – June 26, 1988) was a former Democratic Party of Guam politician in Guam. Quan served as a senator in the Guam Legislature for 4 terms.[2]
Early life[edit]
Quan was born on November 4, 1944 to John C. and Manuela Quan, and was the stepson of John's brother Regino, who married Manuela following John's death.
Education[edit]
Quan earned a Master of Arts degree from Marquette University[1] in 1977.[3]
Career[edit]
Quan was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant of the Army Reserve and was eventually promoted to Captain.[3]
Quan first successfully ran as a senator in the Guam Legislature in 1978 and was re-elected to two consecutive terms. He did not win a seat in the Guam Legislature when he ran in 1984, but returned following the 1986 general election, where he placed 21st.
Elections[edit]
| Election Year | Guam Legislature | Primary Rank (Votes) | General (Votes) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 15th Guam Legislature | 4th Dist.: 3 (1,822) | 4th Dist.: 4 (2,925) | Elected[4] |
| 1980 | 16th Guam Legislature | 4th Dist.: 2 (1,393) | 4th Dist.: 2 (3,050) | Elected[5] |
| 1982 | 17th Guam Legislature | 13 (6,824) | 17 (13,498) | Elected[6] |
| 1984 | 18th Guam Legislature | 6 (7,038) | 23 (11,970) | Not elected[7] |
| 1986 | 19th Guam Legislature | 10 (8,387) | 21 (13,958) | Elected[8] |
Accomplishments[edit]
Quan authored the public law which established the Guam Micronesia Island Fair.[9][10]
Personal life[edit]
Quan was married to Veronica Enverga Santos. The two had met as students in Marquette University, and married in the Philippines. Together they had two sons, Jonathan R. Quan, a magistrate judge of the Superior Court of Guam,[11] and James F. Quan, a black belt jiu-jitsu champion and instructor.[12]
Quan died in office on June 26, 1988, at the age of 43. He is buried at Our Lady of Peace Memorial Gardens in Yona, Guam.
Legacy[edit]
Quan was honored posthumously by the establishment of the John F. Quan Memorial Scholarships in Oceanic Research by Guam Public Law 19-37.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ a b ResearchGate. The compadrazgo system of Guam / - ResearchGate.
- ^ Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1986, Hagatna, Guam.
- ^ a b Guam Marquette Club. News & Views, Guam.
- ^ Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1979, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 116, 123
- ^ Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1980, Hagatna, Guam. Pg. 35, 40
- ^ Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report - Guam 1983, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 56-60
- ^ Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1984, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 47-51
- ^ Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1986, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 50-54.
- ^ Guam Legislature. P.L. 19-7, Hagatna. 26 August 1987.
- ^ Kevin Tano. GVB announces 2018 Guam Micronesia Island Fair info, Hagatna. 26 April 2018.
- ^ "Superior Court of Guam - Judges: Magistrate Judge Jonathan R. Quan". Guam Supreme Court. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ Bennett, Justin (28 January 2018). "James Quan inspires jiujitsu students" (Web). The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ Guam Legislature. P.L. 19-37, Hagatna. 30 December 1988.