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Mary L. Fonseca
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Mary L. Fonseca (1915–2005) was a Massachusetts state senator who represented the Second Bristol District from 1953 to 1984. As Assistant Majority Leader, she was the first woman to hold a leadership post in the Massachusetts Senate.
Quick Facts Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 2nd Bristol district, Preceded by ...
Mary Leite Fonseca | |
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Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 2nd Bristol district | |
In office 1953–1984 | |
Preceded by | William E. White |
Succeeded by | Thomas C. Norton |
Personal details | |
Born | Mary Leite (1915-03-30)March 30, 1915 Fall River, Massachusetts |
Died | June 13, 2005(2005-06-13) (aged 90) Swansea, Massachusetts |
Resting place | St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River, Massachusetts |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | John C. Fonseca Jr. |
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Fonseca was known as a strong supporter of working women and public education. In her first senate speech, she successfully argued for an end to discrimination against women teachers in Massachusetts public schools.