Edward R. Roybal
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Edward Ross Roybal (February 10, 1916 – October 24, 2005) was a Mexican-American politician. A Democrat, he was a member of the Los Angeles City Council from 1949 to 1962 and of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 to 1993.
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Edward R. Roybal | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Bob Wilson |
Succeeded by | Xavier Becerra (Redistricting) |
Constituency | 30th district (1963–1975) 25th district (1975–1993) |
Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 9th district | |
In office July 1, 1949 – July 1, 1962 | |
Preceded by | Parley P. Christensen |
Succeeded by | Gil Lindsay |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Ross Roybal (1916-02-10)February 10, 1916 Pecos, New Mexico, U.S. |
Died | October 24, 2005(2005-10-24) (aged 89) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lucille Beserra |
Children | 3, including Lucille |
Education | University of California, Los Angeles Southwestern University |
Roybal comments on proposed amendments to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Recorded October 1, 1986 | |
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