Elizabeth P. Arriola
Elizabeth Pangelinan Perez "Belle" Arriola (November 19, 1928 – June 26, 2002) was a Guamanian educator and a Democratic Party of Guam politician in Guam. Arriola served as Senator in the Guam Legislature for 6 consecutive terms, from 1983 to 1995,[2] and was the wife of former Speaker in the Guam Legislature Joaquin C. Arriola.[1]
Elizabeth P. "Belle" Arriola[1] | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 2, 1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elizabeth Pangelinan Perez November 19, 1928 |
| Died | June 26, 2002 (aged 73) |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Guam |
| Spouse | Joaquin C. Arriola[1] |
| Children | 8[1] |
| Education | George Washington Senior High school,[1] BA from Rosemont College[1] |
Early life
Elizabeth Arriola was born on November 19, 1928 to Vicente Borja and Maria Guerrero Pangelinan.[1] Elizabeth grew up during the occupation of Guam by Japanese Imperial Forces during World War II and accompanied her mother and grandmother to Manenggon concentration camp toward the end of the occupation.[1]
Education and early career
Elizabeth graduated as salutatorian from George Washington Senior High School after the end of World War II.[1] Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of Arts at Rosemont College and returned to Guam to teach in 1952.[1]
Guam Legislature
Elections
Arriola was first elected to the Guam Legislature in 1982 and remained in office 6 legislative terms.[1]
| Election | Guam Legislature | Primary Rank (Votes) | General Rank (Votes) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 17th Guam Legislature | 4 (7,377) | 7 (14,436) | Elected[2][3] |
| 1984 | 18th Guam Legislature | 2 (7,299) | 14 (13,741) | Elected[2][4] |
| 1986 | 19th Guam Legislature | 2 (10,504) | 4 (17,710) | Elected[2][5] |
| 1988 | 20th Guam Legislature | 9 (7,369) | 11 (14,907) | Elected[2][6] |
| 1990 | 21st Guam Legislature | 10 (9,098) | 15 (16,969) | Elected[2][7] |
| 1992 | 22nd Guam Legislature | No primary election | 18 (16,401) | Elected[2] |
Leadership
- Legislative Secretary, 17th Guam Legislature (1983-1985)[8]
- Legislative Secretary, 18th Guam Legislature (1985-1987)[9]
Personal life
Arriola married attorney Joaquin C. Arriola, an attorney and later a senator in the Guam Legislature.[1]
Arriola died following a stroke on June 26, 2002.[1]
References
- Guampedia. Elizabeth Perez Arriola, Hagatna.
- Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1992, Hagatna, Guam.
- Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report - Guam 1983, Hagatna, Guam. Pg. 56-60
- Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1984, Hagatna, Guam. Pg. 47-51
- Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1986, Hagatna, Guam. Pg. 50-54
- Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1988, Hagatna, Guam. Pg. 43-47
- Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1990, Hagatna, Guam. Pg. 44-48
- Guam Compiler of Laws. Seventeenth Guam Legislature: Session Laws, Executive Orders, Resolutions, Agana. 1984.
- Guam Compiler of Laws. Eighteenth Guam Legislature: Session Laws, Executive Orders, Resolutions, Agana. 1986.