Background
Roybal, Edward Ross was born on February 10, 1916 in Albuquerque.
Roybal, Edward Ross was born on February 10, 1916 in Albuquerque.
Student, University California at Los Angeles. Student, Southwestern University. Student, Kaiser College, Los Angeles.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Pacific States University. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Claremont Graduate School.
With Civilian Conservation Corps, 1934-1935. Social worker, public health educator California Tuberculosis Association. Then director health education Los Angeles County Tuberculosis and Health Association, 1942-1949.
Member 88th-102nd Congresses from 25th District California, 1963-1992. Member appropriations committee, select committee on aging, chairman Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Member Los Angeles City Council, 1949-1962, president pro tempore, 1961-1962.
Served with Army of the United States, 1944-1945. Member National Association Latino Elected Officials (chairman), American Member American Legion. Clubs: Knights of Columbus.
Married Lucille Beserra, September 27, 1940. Children: Lucille (Olivarez), Lillian (Rose), Edward R.