Barbara Boxer's Biography
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Full Name:
Barbara Boxer
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Stewart; 2 Children: Doug, Nicole
Birth Date:
11/11/1940
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, NY
Home City:
Greenbrae, CA
Religion:
Jewish
BA, Economics, Brooklyn College, 1962
Former Chief Deputy Majority Whip, United States Senate
Senator, United States Senate, 1993-2017
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1983-1992
Delegate, California State Democratic Convention, 1983
Member/Chair, Marin County Board of Supervisors, 1977-1983
Founder, Defense Task Force on Mental Health, present
Member, Democratic Policy Committee, Committee on Oversight and Investigations, present
Founder, Senate Military Family Caucus, present
Former Ranking Member, Environment and Public Works Committee, United States Senate
Former Member, Foreign Relations Committee, United States Senate
Former Vice Chair, Select Committee on Ethics, United States Senate
Former Member, Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, United States Senate
Former Member, Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, United States Senate
Former Member, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, United States Senate
Former Member, Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy, United States Senate
Former Member, Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development, United States Senate
Former Member, Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight, United States Senate
Former Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, United States Senate
Former Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues, United States Senate
Congressional Aide, 1974-1976
Journalist, Pacific Sun Newspaper, 1972-1974
Associate Editor, Pacific Sun Newspaper, 1972-1974
Stockbroker, Wall Street Securities Firm, 1962-1965
Economic Researcher, Wall Street Securities Firm, 1962-1965
Member, Delta Phi Epsilon, present
Founder, Political Action Committee for a Change, present
Astrological Sign:
Scorpio
Awards:
Recognition, Black Business Association & Speakers Etcetera, 2003
Children's Champion Award, California Head Start Association, 2003
Honoring Senator Boxer, P.A.T.H. Regional Homeless Center Southern CA, 2004
Recognition, College of Marin, 2002
Certificate of Appreciation, Head Start Child Development Council, Inc. of Stockton, 2003
Julian C. Dixon Award, Mobility 21, 2004
Phillip Burton Wilderness Award, California Wilderness Coalition (CWC), 2003
Ambassador of Peace, Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County, 2000
Certificate of Appreciation Award, Merritt College in Oakland, 2003
Doctor of Law Degree, Honoris Causa, The Trustees of Dominican University of California, 2004
In Appreciation, Physicians for Social Responsibility, 2002
Recognition, Global Aids Alliance, 2002
Key to the City, City of Stockton, 1994
Certificate of Recognition, Orange County Fire Authority, 2012
Congressional Champion Award, The Corps Network, 2013
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2013
Prize for Civility in Public Life, Allegheny College, 2014
Champion in Congress for Army Women, Army Women's Foundation, 2014
Access to Care Leadership Award, Council of Community Clinics, 2014
Recognition, The City of Industry and The City of Diamond Bar, 2015
Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Award, The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials, 2015
In Appreciation, The Phelan Pinon Hills Community Services District, 2015
Anything about global warming I can find.
President's Award, California State Conference of the NAACP, 2001
Sweetheart of a Deal, Jr. League of Fresno, 2004
In Appreciation, California Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO, 2000
Courage Award, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA), 2003
Star Award, Women's Campaign Fund, 2003
Women's History Month Outstanding Service, State Assemblymember Sarah Reyes, 2001
Public Interest Champion, Environment California, 2005
Recognition, California State Assembly, 2001
Champion of Choice Award, Planned Parenthood of Golden Gate, 2003
Joint Award, The Afghan Women's Association and the California Women's Agenda, 2003
Groundwater Advocate Award, San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, 2002
Margaret Sanger Award, Planned Parenthood of Shasta-Diablo, 2003
Recognition, The Brady Center, 2003
Honorary Membership Award, California Democratic Veterans Caucus, 2000
U.S. Census Bureau Partnership Award, United States Bureau of Commerce, 2000
In Appreciation, Orange County Council of Governments, 2003
Legislator of the Year, CARAL, 2001
Michael Longergan Memorial Award, Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club, 2001
Friend of the National Parks, National Parks Conservation Association, 2001
Certificate of Honor, San Francisco City and County Board of Supervisors, 2003
Certificate of Appreciation, Desert Sierra Partnership, 2003
Public Interest Champion, CAL PIRG, 2003
Leadership Award, California Tuberculosis Controllers Association, 2003
Circle of Courage Award, Afghan Women Association International (AWAI) and the Women's 2003 Intercultural Network (WIN), 2003
Top Tech Legislator, Microsoft TechNet, 2003
In Appreciation, Inland Empire Economic Partnership, 2002
Champion of Afterschool programs, Afterschool Alliance, 2004
Public Champion, Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), 2003
Peter H. Behr Award, Friends of the River, 2000
The Humane Legislator Award, American Humane Association, 2002
American Institue of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2004
Gulf Guardian Award, Parishes Against Coastal Erosion, 2006
Certificate of Appreciation, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2015
Recognition, The Trust of Public Land and the San Joaquin River Parkway & 1998 Conservation Trust, 1998
Recognition and In Appreciation, UC Riverside Extension and Soroptimist International of Riverside, 1997
Recognition, The City of Pomona, 1997
Democratic Award, Tulare County Democratic Central Committee, 1998
Certificate of Achievement, Golden Years Senior Apartments Inc. and Tarzana Lodge #2886 B'nai B'rith, 1997
In Appreciation, Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce, 1998
President's Award, National Association of Women Lawyers, 1998
Recognition, Merced-Mariposa Central Labor Council, 1998
Recognition, Chabot Observatory and Science Center, 1998
Recognition, Planned Parenthood of El Monte, 1997
In Appreciation, Base Closure Defense Committee (BCDC) Alameda Naval Complex, 1993
In Appreciation, Michael J. Yamaguchi-U.S. Attorney, 1993
With appreciation, Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge and State Ecological Reserve, 1992
Outstanding Service, Korea Institute of Human Rights, 1993
For Quality and Service, California Council, 1994
Recognition, USMC - San Diego Recruiting Depot, 1994
Recognition, Sacramento Urban League, 1998
Recognition, Manuel E. Dominguez High School, 1997
Recognition, Embattled Fathers Group in Solano County, 1997
In Appreciation, The City of Desert Hot Springs, 1998
Human Rights for Vietnam Award, Vietnamese Community of Southern California, 1994
Legislator of the Year Award, Southern California Public Health Association, 1996
Ocean Hero Award, Center for Marine Conservation, 1996
Stop FASB Award, American Electronics Association, 1994
Recognition, Sierra Sands Unified School District, 1994
Friend to Inyo County, Inyo County Board of Supervisors, 1996
Edgar Wayburn Award, Sierra Club, 1997
Recognition, California Department of Transportation, 1996
Recognition, Armenian Assembly of Americans, 1996
Recognition, Women in Business, 1995
Recognition, San Gabriel Basin Water Quality District, 1995
Lifetime Consumer Hero, The Consumer Federation of America, 1997
Recognition, City of San Diego, 1995
Recognition, Baldwin Park, 1995
For Extraordinary Contributions, United Nations Environment Programme and ECO EXPO, 1995
Salutes, Councilwoman Dezie Wood-Jones, 1995
Sigma Xi Environment Achievement Award, Rockefeller University, 1996
Jewish Health Care Foundation, Bikur Cholim of California, 1996
Recognition, Women against Gun Violence, 1997
Elected Official of the Year, Stonewall Democratic Club, 1997
Champion of Affordability, The Housing Trust of Santa Clara, 2005
Demetric Bouhoutsos Award, The Hellenic-American Council of Southern California, 1998
Transportation Leader's Award, National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association, 2008
Public Servant Award, National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, 1999
Congressional Leadership Award, City of San Bernardino Society of Gynecological Oncologists, 1999
Congressional Leadership Award, The Society of Gynecologist Oncologists, 1999
Certificate of Appreciation, Women's Resource Center, University of California Riverside, 2000
In Appreciation and Recognition, Hayward Area Shoreline Planning Agency, 2009
In Appreciation, Los Angeles County Drainage Alliance, 2000
Certificate of Honor, Network: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby, 2000
Policy Leadership Award, Family Violence Prevention Fund, 2000
In Acknowledgment, Clear Lake Basin 2000 Partnership Dividend, 2000
In Solidarity, Mission Cultural Center 15th Anniversary, 1992
In Appreciation, San Francisco Zoo, 1997
In Appreciation, Jewish Family Service of Palm Springs and Desert Area, 1998
Recognition, Earthjustice, 2009
Certificate of Appreciation, United Way of San Diego, 2000
Regional Elected Official of the Year Award, Sacramento Area Council of Governments, 1999
Certificate of Appreciation, Alameda County Economic Development Advisory Board, 1999
In Appreciation, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, 2000
Recognition, Council of Chief State School Officers, 2002
In Appreciation, State of California Senator, Liz Figueroa, 2003
Resolution, Fresno City Council, 2003
20th Anniversary Leadership Award, Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club, 2003
Legislator of the Month Award, The Population Institute, 2003
Leadership Award, Inland Empire Economic Partnership, 2003
In Appreciation, U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, 2004
Recognition, Korean Bar Association of Southern California, 2004
Recognition, Planned Parenthood, 2004
Certification, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2004
Friend of the National Parks, The National Parks and Conservation Association, 2004
Outstanding Service, The West Valley Democratic Club, 2005
Recognition, Chabot Observatory and Science Center, 2005
HIV Policy Leadership Award, Project Inform, 2005
Immigrant Representative Excellence Award, The Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Section, 2005
Recognition, Environment California Public Interest Champion, 2005
Community Action Hero Award, No Drugs America Association, 2006
Champion for Children Award, California Children's Hospital, 2006
Recognition, Alameda County Office of AIDS Administration, 2006
Doctor of Laws Degree, Honoris Causa, The Trustees of Mills College in the State of California, 2006
Visionary Leadership Award, San Francisco Democratic Party, 2006
Champion Award for Public Service, Endangered Species Coalition, 2007
Legislative Leadership Award for WRDA, ACWA, 2007
Lifetime Achievement, City Year San Jose/ Silicon Valley, 2008
Honorary Membership, City of Fairfield Theta Pi Iota Afterschool Sorority and Fraternity, 2009
25th Annual Leadership Conference Award, Cyprus and Hellenic Leadership, 2009
Public Service Award, Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends, and Foundations, 2009
Organization Award, Asbestos Disease Awareness, 2009
Legislator of the Year Award, Information and Technology Industry Council, 2008
In Appreciation, Council of Fresno County Governments (Fresno County of Governments One Voice), 2010
ELI Service Award, Entertainment Leadership Initiative / Grammy Foundation, 2010
Public Service Award, American College of Nurse-Midwives, 2010
Congressional Champion Award, The Corps Network, 2012
YMCA Congressional Champion, The YMCA, 2012
Distinguished Community Health Defender Award, National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc., 2012
Truck Safety Leadership Award, Truck Safety Coalition, 2013
SIA's Legislator of the Year, Security Industry Association, 2013
Legislative Leader Award, The Humane Society of the United States, 2013
Campership Certificate, Boy Scouts of America, 2014
Every Action Counts Congressional Award, Hadassah, 1999
In Appreciation, Human Rights International, 2000
Recognition, Economic Alliance for Business, 2000
Recognition, Central California Air Quality Coalition, 2000
Enduring Spirit Award, Amnesty International, 2000
Spirit of Achievement, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York Women's Chapter, 2000
The Top 25 Women on the Web, Women.com, sfwow, third age and ZDNet, 1999
Recognition, State of California, OES, 1999
Distinguished Leadership Award, NAACP-Albuquerque Branch, 1999
In Appreciation, Israel Cancer Research Fund, 1999
Honorary Certificate of Achievement, The Eastside Cybrary Connection (Riverside Public Library), 1999
In Appreciation, Sacramento Foster Grandparent Program, 2001
Recognition, Yosemite National Park, 2002
Recognition, League of Conservation Voters, 2003
Recognition, Human Rights Campaign, 2003
National End Family Violence Achievement Award, Family Violence Law Center, 2003
In Appreciation, California Head Start Association, 2004
Recognition, Marin Services for Women, 2004
Global Leader Award, City of Watsonville City Council, 2004
Humboldt Housing Hero Award, County of Humboldt, 2004
In Appreciation, County of Fresno, 2004
Honorary, Seeds of Peace, 2005
Woman of the Year, Women's Image Network, 2006
Recognition, Parent Institute of Quality Education, 2007
National Champion for Families Award, Parents Anonymous, 2007
Recognition, Santa Rosa Fire Department, 2007
Recognition, Passenger-Cargo Security Group, 2007
Dr. Jane Evans Pursuit of Justice Award, Women of Reform Judaism, 2007
Recognition, Clean Water America, 2007
Recognition Award, Native American Heritage Association, 2007
Recognition Award (lights on afterschool), Assistance for All, 2007
Bold Award, Girls Inc. of Alameda County, 2007
Certificate of Appreciation, East Bay, 2008
Pathway Award, New Directions, 2008
Breakfast of Champions, Afterschool Alliance, 2008
Legislative Leadership Award for WRDA, National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), 2008
In Appreciation, National Assembly on School-Based Health Care, 2009
Vera Shultz Visionary Leadership Award, Marin Women's Commission, 2009
Legislator of the Year Award, American Planning Association, 2008
Legislator of the Year Award, California Primary Care Association, 2009
AABC Public Advocate Award, American Association of Birth Centers, 2009
Distinguished Community Health Defender Award, National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc., 2009
2010 Safety Leadership Award, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, 2010
Fearless Trailblazer Award, Feminist Majority, 2012
Patch 1900 of 2500 from the Falcon 9 / Dragon's successful visit to the International Space Station, SpaceX, 2012
IMLS National Medal of Service Award, Discovery Science Center, 2013
Legislative Leader Award, The Humane Society, 2014
Public Service Award, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2008
Dragon Boat Race Elected Official Division, Lotus Festival, 1999
Vision Award, Highwood Girlsite, 1999
Alumnae of the Year Award, Brooklyn College, 1999
In Appreciation, City of South Lake Tahoe, 1996
In Appreciation, City of Thousand Oaks, 1996
Honor Award, Oncology Nursing Society, 2004
Paul E. Tsongas Award, Lymphoma Research Foundation of America, 2000
Future Progressive Champion Award, Campaign for America's Future and Institute for America's Future, 2007
Recognition, Chinese American Organizations, 1992
Recognition, United Way of San Diego County, 1999
In Appreciation, Suisun City Police Department, 1999
CEDAW Human Rights Award, SF Commission on the Status of Women, 2007
Dorothy Donahoe Women of the Year Award, State Senator Jim Costa, 1999
In Appreciation, The Member Organizations of Friends of South Bay Wildlife, 1999
Key to the City, City of San Bernardino, 1999
Recognition, Asian Business Association, 2007
Commendation, Marin County Board of Supervisors, 2001
Recognition, Chinese American Association of Solano County, 2001
Recognition, American Humane Association, 2000
Recognition, Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties, 2001
In Appreciation, Placer County Board of Supervisors, 2003
Public Service Award, The Bay Area Union Labor Party, 2003
The Great Seal of the Great State of California, Secretary of State Kevin Shelly, 2003
Cherished Volunteer Award, Legal Aid of Marin, 2004
Mt. Tamalpais Humanitarian Award, Marin Cancer Project, 2004
Key to the City, City of Ridgecrest, 2004
Certification, NETWORK, National Catholic Social Justice Lobby, 2004
American Water Works Association- California Nevada Section, 2004
Certificate of Merit: Making a Difference, Perris Valley African American History Month Committee, 2005
Leadership Award, National Foundation for Women Legislators, 2005
Guardian in Washington Award, Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life in Southern California, 2005
One Voice Recognition Award, Council of Fresno County Governments, 2005
Impossible Dream Award, Planned Parenthood Action Council, 2005
Recognition, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 2006
Margaret Floy Washburn Award, Division of Women's Issues of the New York State Psychological Association, 2006
California League of Cities Award, California League of Cities, 2007
\Polio Eradication Champion Award, Rotary International Congressional Reception, 2008
Distinguished Community Health Superhero Award, National Association of Community Healthy Centers, 2008
John H. Chafee Congressional Environmental Award, Association of American Railroads, 2008
Outstanding Leadership Award, Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara, 2008
One Voice Award, Fresno Council of Governments, 2008
Recognition, 10 Tanker Air Carrier, 2009
Aviation Safety Award, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, 2009
Recognition, Church World Service, 2009
Humane Champion, The Humane Society of the United States, 2008
Children's Champion Award, Global Action for Children, 2009
Recognition, Oxfam America, 2009
Legislator of the Year Award, Air Quality Management District, 2009
National Transportation Leadership Award for the 21st Century, 2009
Recognition, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 2009
Defender of Children Award, First Focus Campaign for Children, 2010
Recognition, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 2010
Friend of the National Parks, National Parks Conservation Association, 2005
Avant-Garde Leadership Award, City of Compton CBC Reception, 2010
Legislative Leader Award, The Humane Society of the United States, 2010
Phil Burton Badge of Courage Award, The Sierra Club -- San Francisco Bay Chapter, 2010
In Appreciation, The City of West Hollywood, 2013
Recognition, National Asphalt Pavement Association, 2013
National Park Heritage Award, The National Parks Conservation Association, 2015
Champion for the National Parent Helpline Award, Parents Anonymous, 2011
In Appreciation, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 2010
Climate Leaders Award, Sisters on the Planet, 2010
Recognition, Parent Voices, 2010
Sustaining the Delta - Supporting Our Economy, Antioch Recycled Water Distribution System, 2010
2010 Golden Triangle Award, National Farmers Union, 2010
In Appreciation, Nanosys, 2010
Nightingale Award, Nurse Alliance, 2011
Legislative Leader Award, The Humane Society, 2011
Certificate of Recognition, Treasure Island Job Corps, 2012
Recognition, America's Great Outdoors Congressional Champion, 2012
Recognition, Associated Professionals and Contractors of CA Inc., 2012
Legislator of the Year Award, ALLIANCE for Regenerative Medicine, 2014
Recognition, National Association of County Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Directors, 2015
Women's Health Lifetime Service Award, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2015
Honorary Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015
Friend of the National Parks Award, National Parks Conservation Association, 2011
Certificate of Appreciation, Ducks Unlimited, 2010
Recognition, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2010
NAPH Safety Net Award, National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems, 2010
President's Leadership Award, American Burn Association, 2010
ALL RISE Leadership Award, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, 2011
Recognition, American Water Works Association, California-Nevada Section, 2011
In Appreciation, East Bay Municipal Utility District, 2011
In Appreciation, Contra Costa Water District, 2011
Favorite Musician:
Michael McDonald, Sting
Favorite Quote:
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Favorite TV Shows:
Countdown with Keith Olbermann
Names of Grandchildren:
Zachary, Zain, Sawyer, Reyna
Number of Grandchildren:
4 Grandchildren
Priority Issues:
Education
Health Care
Environment
Crime
Publications:
Boxer, Barbara, et al., Nine and Counting: The Women of the Senate. New York: Perennial, 2001.; Boxer, Barbara. Strangers in the Senate: Politics and the New Revolution of Women in America. Washington, D.C.: National Press Books, 1994.; "Barbara Boxer," in Women in Congress, 1917-2006. Prepared under the direction of the Committee on House Administration by the Office of History & Preservation, U.S. House of Representatives. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 2006.; with Mary-Rose Hayes. A Time to Run: A Novel. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2005.; with Mary-Rose Hayes. Blind Trust: A Novel. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2009.
