Franklin Quitugua

Early life and education Franklin Joseph Arceo Quitugua, born in Guam on November 6, 1933, is the son of Ignacio Perez Quitugua, who served in the 1st and 9th Guam Legislatures, and Rosa Santos Arceo Quitugua. Franklin Quitugua was on island during the occupation of Guam by Japan and the liberation of Guam by American armed forces. He graduated from George Washington High School in 1952.

Franklin Quitugua attended Northern Arizona University, majoring in Business Education with a minor in English. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1956. 1980 16th Guam Legislature 3 (3rd District) 3 (3rd District) Elected 1984 18th Guam Legislature 7 21 Elected 1986 19th Guam Legislature 7 14 Elected 1988 20th Guam Legislature 12 20 Elected

Leadership positions 19th Guam Legislature - Speaker

Major legislative accomplishments During his tenure as Senator in the Guam Legislature, Dr. Franklin Quitugua increased funding for educational facilities, including the University of Guam, authorized the creation of and expansion of schools, expanding facilities at the Guam Community College, lobbying the United States Congress for increased Compact Impact Aid funding, authorizing the teaching of the Chamorro language in the Department of Education, and enabling the creation of alternative educational programs in Guam's public schools.

His viewing and funeral mass were held at the Duble Nombre de Maria Cathedral Church in Hagatna. He was interred at Guam Memorial Park, Leyang, Barrigada.