| 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) |
Doris June Tomasa Garcia (née Cayetano) was the first female President of the Senate of Belize.
Biography
Garcia was born in 1943 to Victoria Herera and Solomon Cayetano. After high school, she went to Honduras for agricultural training.
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.
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. She has since retired from politics.
Personal life
Garcia has two sons and three daughters.
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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