5th Guam Legislature

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The 5th Guam Legislature was a meeting of the Guam Legislature. It convened in Hagatna, Guam on January 5, 1959 and ended on January 2, 1961.

The 5th Guam Legislature was elected in the 1958 Guamanian general election. [1]

Membership

SenatorAssumed office [1]
Adrian L. Cristobal1953
Antonio B. Won Pat 1951
Vicente B. Bamba1951
Manuel U. Lujan 1951
Ricardo J. Bordallo 1957
Antonio C. Cruz1951
Jesus C. Okiyama1951
Florencio T. Ramirez 1951
George M. Bamba 1957
Joaquin A. Perez1951
James T. Sablan1951
William D.L. Flores 1957
Juan Q. San Miguel1957
Paul D. Palting1959
Tomas C. Ooka1957
Pedro C. Lujan1957
Alfred S.N. Flores 1957
Juan L. "John" Anderson1959
Manuel F. Ulloa1959
Jose C. Castro1959
Alfred Ching1959

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References

  1. 1 2 Guam Election Commission. "Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1974-1976".