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

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for 4 terms.

Early life

Quan was born on 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

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in 1977.Guam Marquette Club
''News & Views''
Guam.

Career

Quan was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant of the Army Reserve and was eventually promoted to Captain. 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

Accomplishments

Quan authored the public law which established the Guam Micronesia Island Fair.

Personal life

Quan was married to Veronica Enverga Santos. The two had met as students in Marquette University, and married in the

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. Together they had two sons, Jonathan R. Quan, a

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of the

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, and James F. Quan, a black belt

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champion and instructor. Quan died in office on , 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.Guam Legislature
''P.L. 19-37''
Hagatna. 30 December 1988.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Quan, John F. 1944 births 1988 deaths 20th-century American legislators Chamorro people Guamanian Democrats Members of the Legislature of Guam