John F. Quan

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]

John F. Quan
Senator of the Guam Legislature
In office
January 5, 1987 (1987-01-05) – June 26, 1988 (1988-06-26)
In office
January 1, 1979 (1979-01-01) – January 7, 1985 (1985-01-07)
Personal details
Born(1944-11-04)November 4, 1944
DiedJune 26, 1988(1988-06-26) (aged 43)
Political partyDemocratic Party of Guam
SpouseVeronica Santos Quan
Children2
EducationMarquette University (MA)[1]

Early life

Quan was born on (1944-11-04)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

Quan earned a Master of Arts degree from Marquette University[1] in 1977.[3]

Career

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
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

Quan authored the public law which established the Guam Micronesia Island Fair.[9][10]

Personal life

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 (1988-06-26)June 26, 1988, at the age of 43. He is buried at Our Lady of Peace Memorial Gardens in Yona, Guam.

Legacy

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
  1. ResearchGate. The compadrazgo system of Guam / - ResearchGate.
  2. Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1986, Hagatna, Guam.
  3. Guam Marquette Club. News & Views, Guam.
  4. Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1979, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 116, 123
  5. Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1980, Hagatna, Guam. Pg. 35, 40
  6. Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report - Guam 1983, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 56-60
  7. Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1984, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 47-51
  8. Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1986, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 50-54.
  9. Guam Legislature. P.L. 19-7, Hagatna. 26 August 1987.
  10. Kevin Tano. GVB announces 2018 Guam Micronesia Island Fair info, Hagatna. 26 April 2018.
  11. "Superior Court of Guam - Judges: Magistrate Judge Jonathan R. Quan". Guam Supreme Court. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  12. Bennett, Justin (28 January 2018). "James Quan inspires jiujitsu students" (Web). The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  13. Guam Legislature. P.L. 19-37, Hagatna. 30 December 1988.
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