Madeleine Bordallo

Madeleine Bordallo is a Guamanian politician who served as the Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Guam. She was the first woman to serve as Governor of Guam, from 2003 to 2005, and was also the first female Lieutenant Governor of Guam, serving from 1995 to 2003 under Carl Gutierrez. Bordallo's career has been marked by her association with prominent figures such as Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and Nancy Pelosi. Her work has also been influenced by organizations like the Democratic National Committee and the National Governors Association.

● Early Life and Education

Madeleine Bordallo was born at Grace Hospital in Tamuning, Guam, to Ricardo Bordallo and Catalina Reyes Perez. Her father, Ricardo Bordallo, was a prominent figure in Guam politics, serving as the Governor of Guam from 1975 to 1979 and again from 1983 to 1987. Bordallo's early life was shaped by her family's involvement in Guam politics and her association with notable figures like Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon. She attended George Washington High School in Mangilao, Guam, and later studied at St. Catherine College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she was influenced by the works of Catholic Church leaders like Pope John XXIII and Mother Teresa. Bordallo's education also involved interactions with institutions like the University of Guam and the Guam Community College.

● Career

Bordallo's career in politics began with her involvement in the Democratic Party of Guam, where she worked closely with figures like John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. She served as a staff member for Delegate Antonio Borja Won Pat in the United States House of Representatives, and later worked as an administrator for the Guam Department of Education, which is affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education and the National Education Association. Her experience also includes working with organizations like the Guam Chamber of Commerce and the Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association. Bordallo's career has been marked by her interactions with notable individuals like Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush, as well as institutions like the White House, the United States Senate, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

● Guam Legislature

Bordallo served in the Guam Legislature from 1981 to 1983 and again from 1987 to 1994, where she worked alongside politicians like Joseph F. Ada and Frank Blas. During her tenure, she was involved in the passage of several key pieces of legislation, including the Guam Commonwealth Act, which was influenced by the Treaty of Paris (1898), the Spanish–American War, and the Insular Cases. Her work in the Guam Legislature also involved interactions with organizations like the Guam Bar Association and the Guam Medical Association. Bordallo's experience in the Guam Legislature was shaped by her association with notable figures like Dwight D. Eisenhower and Harry S. Truman, as well as events like the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

● U.S. House of Representatives

Bordallo was elected as the Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Guam in 2003, where she served alongside politicians like Dennis Hastert, Nancy Pelosi, and John Boehner. During her tenure, she was a member of the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Natural Resources, which have been influenced by events like the September 11 attacks and the War in Afghanistan (2001-2021). Her work in the United States House of Representatives also involved interactions with institutions like the Pentagon, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Central Intelligence Agency. Bordallo's experience in the United States House of Representatives was shaped by her association with notable figures like George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, as well as organizations like the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

● Personal Life

Madeleine Bordallo is married to Ricardo Bordallo Jr., and they have two children together. Her personal life has been influenced by her family's involvement in Guam politics and her association with notable figures like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt. Bordallo's interests include supporting organizations like the American Red Cross and the Guam Memorial Hospital Volunteers Association. Her personal life has also been shaped by her interactions with institutions like the Catholic Church in Guam and the Guam Public Library System. Bordallo's experiences have been influenced by events like the Typhoon Karen (1969) and the Typhoon Paka, as well as her association with notable individuals like Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga.