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Arlette Franco
politician
- October 1, 1939
- March 31, 2010
- 70 years
- brain tumor
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|Arlette Franco (1 October 1939, in Perpignan – 31 March 2010, in Canet-en-Roussillon) was a member of the National Assembly of France. She represented the Pyrénées-Orientales department, and was a member of the Union for a Popular Movement. She was also a vice-president of the French Swimming Federation.
Biography
On June 19, 2002, she became a member of parliament for the 2nd constituency of the Pyrénées-Orientales, as part of the Union for a Popular Movement group. She was re-elected on June 17, 2007, with 59.78% of the votes cast in the second round. In 2007, she voted against the inclusion of the abolition of the death Capital punishment.
On March 9, 2008, the list she headed won the municipal election in Canet-en-Roussillon in the first round with 63.88% of the votes cast. Vice-president of the French Swimming Federation, she was behind the installation of the first Olympic swimming pool in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. Founder of the Canet 66 Natation sports club, she saw it grow with international-level swimmers. Shortly before her death, Arlette Franco paid tribute to her friend Henri Sérandour by inaugurating the new swimming pool in Canet-en-Roussillon named after him.
She underwent surgery in 2008 for a brain tumor, the effects of which left her disabled. She died on March 31, 2010, in Canet-en-Roussillon, as a result of the disease. She was replaced in the National Assembly by her deputy, Fernand Siré.
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1.What percentage of votes did Arlette Franco receive in the second round of her 2007 re-election?
- A.63.88%
- B.50.01%
- C.59.78%correct
- D.55.20%
Arlette Franco was re-elected on June 17, 2007, with 59.78% of the votes cast.
Source: biography section
2.When did Arlette Franco win the municipal election in Canet-en-Roussillon?
- A.June 17, 2007
- B.March 9, 2008correct
- C.June 19, 2002
- D.March 31, 2010
The list headed by Arlette Franco won the municipal election in Canet-en-Roussillon on March 9, 2008.
Source: biography section
3.Which sports club was founded by Arlette Franco?
- A.Canet 66 Natationcorrect
- B.Perpignan Natation
- C.France Aquatic Club
- D.Mediterranean Swimming
Arlette Franco was the founder of the Canet 66 Natation sports club.
Source: biography section
4.Who replaced Arlette Franco in the National Assembly following her death?
- A.François Fillon
- B.Fernand Sirécorrect
- C.Henri Sérandour
- D.Jean-Pierre Grand
Fernand Siré replaced Arlette Franco in the National Assembly as her deputy.
Source: biography section
5.What medical issue did Arlette Franco undergo surgery for in 2008?
- A.Heart disease
- B.Lung cancer
- C.Brain tumorcorrect
- D.Stroke
Arlette Franco underwent surgery in 2008 for a brain tumor.
Source: biography section
6.What infrastructure project was Arlette Franco behind in the Pyrénées-Orientales department?
- A.The first Olympic swimming poolcorrect
- B.The regional sports museum
- C.A new town hall
- D.A local airport expansion
Arlette Franco was behind the installation of the first Olympic swimming pool in the Pyrénées-Orientales department.
Source: biography section
7.How did Arlette Franco vote regarding the abolition of the death penalty in 2007?
- A.In favor
- B.She was absent
- C.Abstained
- D.Againstcorrect
In 2007, Arlette Franco voted against the inclusion of the abolition of the death penalty.
Source: biography section
8.What was the name of the swimming pool Arlette Franco inaugurated shortly before her death?
- A.Canet Aquatics
- B.Pyrénées-Orientales Center
- C.Arlette Franco Pool
- D.Henri Sérandourcorrect
Arlette Franco inaugurated the new swimming pool in Canet-en-Roussillon named after her friend Henri Sérandour.
Source: biography section
9.Which specific parliamentary constituency did Arlette Franco represent starting in 2002?
- A.2nd constituencycorrect
- B.1st constituency
- C.4th constituency
- D.3rd constituency
Arlette Franco became a member of parliament for the 2nd constituency of the Pyrénées-Orientales on June 19, 2002.
Source: biography section
10.What percentage of the vote did Arlette Franco receive during the 2008 municipal election in Canet-en-Roussillon?
- A.59.78%
- B.55.20%
- C.63.88%correct
- D.61.12%
In the 2008 municipal election, the list headed by Arlette Franco won with 63.88% of the votes.
Source: biography section
11.In what city was Arlette Franco born?
- A.Lyon
- B.Paris
- C.Canet-en-Roussillon
- D.Perpignancorrect
Arlette Franco was born in Perpignan on 1 October 1939.
Source: biography header
12.What was the date of death of Arlette Franco?
- A.June 17, 2007
- B.March 31, 2010correct
- C.March 9, 2008
- D.June 19, 2002
Arlette Franco died on March 31, 2010, in Canet-en-Roussillon.
Source: biography header
13.Arlette Franco was a member of which political group in the National Assembly?
- A.The Republicans
- B.Union for a Popular Movementcorrect
- C.National Front
- D.Socialist Party
Arlette Franco served as a member of the Union for a Popular Movement.
Source: biography intro
14.What position did Arlette Franco hold within the French Swimming Federation?
- A.Vice-presidentcorrect
- B.Treasurer
- C.President
- D.Secretary
Arlette Franco served as a vice-president of the French Swimming Federation.
Source: biography intro
15.In which department did Arlette Franco represent the National Assembly?
- A.Aude
- B.Pyrénées-Orientalescorrect
- C.Hérault
- D.Gard
Arlette Franco represented the Pyrénées-Orientales department in the National Assembly.
Source: biography intro
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