Griselda Álvarez
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Griselda Álvarez was the first female governor
in Mexico
. Álvarez was Governor of the state of Colima
from 1979-1985.
, Jalisco
, capital of Colima's northern neighbor, where her family lived after the most violent eruption in modern history of the Volcano of Fire
in Colima. The eruption began January 20, 1913 and continued for four days. She was born into one of the most important families in Colima. Her parents were Miguel Álvarez García and María Dolores Guadalupe Eugenia Ponce de León.
Her father at the time of her birth was a soldier in the Army, but later was governor of Colima from 1919 until 1923. Her great-grandfather, General Manuel Álvarez, a delegate in the Constitutional Congress, was designated the highest political figure in the territory of Colima in 1826. In 1857 when Colima became a state, he became its first governor.
She died in Mexico City
, aged 95.
(UNAM) and received her degree in writing and composition. She then began her work as a poet and writer.
Her works include:
While composing her works, she was also working as a teacher, but eventually she entered public service. While she did not abandon her work as a teacher, she took a post in the public sector working under the secretary of education, and moved into the realm of social work eventually becoming the director of volunteer services in the federal social security institute.
from the state of Jalisco from 1976-1979, then as Governor of Colima from 1979-1985, making her the first female governor of Mexico. Her goal as governor was "educar para progresar" (Educate for progress) While she worked hard for progress as governor, her work did not end there. She went on to found various organizations such as the Center of Attention to Women, The Mexican Women's Alliance, and The Mexican Association of Social Wellbeing. She also served her political party, the PRI, as a member of the Caucus on National Ideology in 1978 and 1994 and the National Commission of Honor and Justice of the National Executive Committee in 1994 as well as various other committees and consult groups.
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. Álvarez was Governor of the state of Colima
Colima
Colima is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, make up the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It shares its name with its capital and main city, Colima....
from 1979-1985.
Biography
She was born in GuadalajaraGuadalajara, Jalisco
Guadalajara is the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality of Guadalajara. The city is located in the central region of Jalisco in the western-pacific area of Mexico. With a population of 1,564,514 it is Mexico's second most populous municipality...
, Jalisco
Jalisco
Jalisco officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is located in Western Mexico and divided in 125 municipalities and its capital city is Guadalajara.It is one of the more important states...
, capital of Colima's northern neighbor, where her family lived after the most violent eruption in modern history of the Volcano of Fire
Colima (volcano)
The Colima Volcano is currently one of the most active volcanos in Mexico and in North America. It has erupted more than 40 times since 1576....
in Colima. The eruption began January 20, 1913 and continued for four days. She was born into one of the most important families in Colima. Her parents were Miguel Álvarez García and María Dolores Guadalupe Eugenia Ponce de León.
Her father at the time of her birth was a soldier in the Army, but later was governor of Colima from 1919 until 1923. Her great-grandfather, General Manuel Álvarez, a delegate in the Constitutional Congress, was designated the highest political figure in the territory of Colima in 1826. In 1857 when Colima became a state, he became its first governor.
She died in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, aged 95.
Writing career
Griselda Álvarez studied at the National Autonomous University of MexicoNational Autonomous University of Mexico
The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México is a university in Mexico. UNAM was founded on 22 September 1910 by Justo Sierra as a liberal alternative to the Roman Catholic-sponsored Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) (National Autonomous...
(UNAM) and received her degree in writing and composition. She then began her work as a poet and writer.
Her works include:
- Cementerio de Pájaros 1956
- Dos cantos 1959
- Desierta compañía 1961
- Letanía erótica para la paz 1963
- La sombra niña 1965
- Anatomía superficial 1967
- Estación sin nombre 1972
While composing her works, she was also working as a teacher, but eventually she entered public service. While she did not abandon her work as a teacher, she took a post in the public sector working under the secretary of education, and moved into the realm of social work eventually becoming the director of volunteer services in the federal social security institute.
Public office
Álvarez left to serve as SenatorSenate of Mexico
The Senate of the Republic, constitutionally Chamber of Senators of the Honorable Congress of the Union After a series of reforms during the 1990s, it is now made up of 128 senators:...
from the state of Jalisco from 1976-1979, then as Governor of Colima from 1979-1985, making her the first female governor of Mexico. Her goal as governor was "educar para progresar" (Educate for progress) While she worked hard for progress as governor, her work did not end there. She went on to found various organizations such as the Center of Attention to Women, The Mexican Women's Alliance, and The Mexican Association of Social Wellbeing. She also served her political party, the PRI, as a member of the Caucus on National Ideology in 1978 and 1994 and the National Commission of Honor and Justice of the National Executive Committee in 1994 as well as various other committees and consult groups.