| Gloria Romero | |
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In office 2001 – 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Hilda Solis |
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| Born | July 10, 1955 Barstow, CA |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | California State
University, Long Beach (B.A.) (M.A.) (PhD) |
| Profession | Politician, Professor |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Gloria J. Romero (born July 10, 1955) is a California State Senator and was the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate from 2001 until 2008. She was the first woman to ever hold that leadership position.
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Romero grew up in Barstow, and earned her associate's degree from Barstow Community College. She went on to a B.A. and an M.A. from California State University, Long Beach and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of California, Riverside. [1]
She has taught as a professor at state universities and served as a trustee and vice president of the board of trustees of Los Angeles Community College District.
She was elected to the California State Assembly in 1998 and to the Senate in 2001. Romero represents the 24th district, which includes East Los Angeles, portions of the city of Los Angeles, as well as a major part of the San Gabriel Valley, including the cities of Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, Duarte, El Monte, City of Industry, Irwindale, La Puente, Monterey Park, Rosemead, and West Covina.
Senator Romero is California's leading legislative expert on reform of its prison system. She has authored numerous pieces of legislation dealing with sentencing and parole reform, including a comprehensive reorganization of the correctional system. Additionally, she is a recognized educational leader and has authored numerous bills addressing educational reform and innovation. She has been a leading voice in seeking greater funding for trauma care and emergency services.
In April 2006, Romero co-authored, with State Senator Gil Cedillo, a resolution to recognize America's immigrant roots and history. As a public university professor in California, she is a member of the California Faculty Association.
Following U.S. Representative Hilda Solis's December 2008 selection to become U.S. Secretary of Labor by President-elect Barack Obama (and expected subsequent confirmation), Romero indicated strong interest in running in the special election for California's 32nd congressional district to replace her,[1] but later chose to run for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction instead.[2]
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| Preceded by Richard Polanco |
California State Senate Majority Leader 2001–2008 |
Succeeded by Dean Florez |
| Preceded by Hilda Solis |
California State Senator 24th district 2001–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Diane Martinez |
California State
Assemblymember, 49th district 1998–2001 |
Succeeded by Judy Chu |
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  | Gloria Romero for California Superintendent of Public Instruction 2010 - Gloria Romero for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction 2010 |
| | Gloria Romero will not seek congressional seat - Gloria Romero will not seek congressional seat | L.A. Now | Los Angeles Times |
| | State Senate web site - Senator Gloria Romero -- Senator Gloria Romero |
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