Background
Pais, Claudette Rachel was born on August 11, 1941 in Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Arrived in United States, 1962, naturalized, 1975. Daughter of Patrick Xavier and Jeannette Marie (Labelle) Bigras.
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Pais, Claudette Rachel was born on August 11, 1941 in Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Arrived in United States, 1962, naturalized, 1975. Daughter of Patrick Xavier and Jeannette Marie (Labelle) Bigras.
Student, University Toronto, 1956—1961. Student, University of California at Los Angeles, 1981.
Co-owner Pais Properties, Santa Monica, California, since 1965. Founding president Golden Bear Raceway, Sacramento, 1975—1976, Standardbred Owners California, Santa Monica, 1977—1978. Director, organizer stockholder relations Hollywood Park Inc., Inglewood, California, 1978—1982.
Member California Horse Racing Board Committee & Subcommittee Off-Track Wagering California, since 1975. Member citizens advisory committee, Santa Monica, 1976. Commissioner Parks & Recreation, Santa Monica, 1977—1979.
Director, secretary Girls Club Santa Monica Bay Area Inc., 1978—1980. Associate Pepperdine University, since 1980. Board directors Santa Monica College Associates, since 1982.
Volunteer, consultant political campaigns. Member advisory council University Arizona Race Track Industry Program. Associate member committee off-track wagering California Horse Racing Board, since 1983.
Member of National Cowboy Hall Fame, Santa Monica Club.
Married Alfred Frank Pais, May 5, 1965. Children: Louise, Frank.