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Thelma Buchholdt (Thelma Juana Garcia) was born on 1 August, 1934 in Claveria, Cagayan, Philippine Islands, is a politician. Discover Thelma Buchholdt's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As | Thelma Juana Garcia |
| Occupation | N/A |
| Age | 73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Born | 1 August, 1934 |
| Birthday | 1 August |
| Birthplace | Claveria, Cagayan, Philippine Islands |
| Date of death | (2007-11-05) |
| Died Place | Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
| Nationality | United States |
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Thelma Buchholdt Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
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Who Is Thelma Buchholdt's Husband?
Her husband is Jon Buchholdt
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Husband | Jon Buchholdt |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Thelma Buchholdt Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Thelma Buchholdt worth at the age of 73 years old? Thelma Buchholdt’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from United States. We have estimated Thelma Buchholdt's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | politician |
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Timeline
The "Thelma G. Buchholdt Picnic Shelter" was erected in 2010 at Woodland Park, near her Anchorage home.
On March 6, 2009, she was inducted into the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame in recognition of her long-term, significant contribution to Alaska.
The Anchorage Municipal Assembly and Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich passed a joint resolution recognizing July 5, 2008 as Thelma Buchholdt Day "In Celebration of Thelma's Life Time Commitment to Public Service that Upholds Social Justice and the Great Values of Cultural Diversity and Respect for All Peoples."
In 2008, Thelma Buchholdt was awarded the James "Jim" Doogan Lifetime Achievement Award by the Alaska Democratic Party. On June 24, 2008, the City of Anchorage recognized July 5, 2008 as Thelma Buchholdt Day.
Buchholdt died of pancreatic cancer on November 5, 2007, at her home in Anchorage.
November 10, 2007 was proclaimed Thelma Buchholdt Day by Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.
When she was 15 years old, Thelma was enrolled at Mount St. Mary's College in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California. She was able to do this through the sponsorship of her maternal uncle Fermin de Leon, who was based in Las Vegas, Nevada. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1956, majoring in Zoology. On October 6, 1996, Mount St. Mary's College awarded her the 1996 Outstanding Alumna Award for Community Service.
In 1988, immediately after her youngest child graduated from college, Thelma enrolled in the District of Columbia School of Law in Washington, D.C. She and her husband enrolled together, and earned their law degrees in 1991. They were both subsequently admitted to the Alaska Bar Association.
She was the founder of the Filipino Heritage Council of Alaska, Inc., and coordinated its presentations of Filipino-Alaskan and Filipino cultural shows in Anchorage, Juneau, Kodiak, and Barrow, Alaska. She also coordinated the 1st Statewide Filipino Community Leadership Conference, held April 21 through 26, 1980 in Juneau, Alaska. A second Statewide Filipino Community Leadership Conference was held in 1981 in Anchorage, Alaska.
She ran for the Anchorage School Board and lost in a surprisingly close race for a first-time candidate. George McGovern named her the Alaska coordinator for his 1972 presidential campaign. After her work on the McGovern campaign, in 1974 Thelma was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives as an Ad Hoc Democrat. She was subsequently re-elected to the Alaskan legislature in 1976, 1978, and 1980.
In the late 1960s in Anchorage, Alaska, Thelma Buchholdt became involved in politics as a member of the Ad Hoc Committee of Young Democrats. In 1969, she was selected to attend a conference titled "On the Future of Alaska", held by the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. in 1974, she was elected to the Alaska House Of Representatives.
Thelma Garcia Buchholdt (August 1, 1934 – November 5, 2007) was a Filipino American community activist, politician, historian, public speaker, cultural worker, and author. She was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives for four consecutive terms, from 1974 through 1982. She was the author of the book Filipinos in Alaska: 1788-1958, which is now in its third printing and is available through the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.
