Doris Allen (politician)

Doris Jean Allen (May 26, 1936 – September 22, 1999) was an American politician from California. Allen served in the California Assembly from 1982 to 1995, representing part of Orange County, and as speaker of that body from June 5 to September 14, 1995, before being recalled from office. Allen was the first woman to be elected to that office.

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"I’m not one you can break my spirit."

"She was a great advocate for children. She had a passion for fisheries and water species."

"Doris took her representative responsibilities seriously."

"Doris was a very hard-working legislator."

"She never compromised on principle. That’s the legacy people should care about."

"It wasn’t easy for her, but there was such an outpouring of love and respect, at least she got that."