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Cathy Ubels-Veen
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Cathy Ubels-Veen in 1982
Member of the Second Chamber
In office
16 September 1982 – 3 June 1986
Personal details
Born (1928-10-28)28 October 1928
Kampen, Netherlands
Died 17 February 2015(2015-02-17) (aged 86)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Political party Anti-Revolutionary Party (1975–1980), Christian Democratic Appeal (1980–1982), Evangelical People's Party (1982–1989)
Alma mater Free University Amsterdam

Catharina "Cathy" Ubels-Veen (born 28 October 1928 – died 17 February 2015) was an important Dutch politician. She worked in the government of the Netherlands.

Cathy Ubels-Veen was a member of the Second Chamber of the Netherlands. This is like the parliament where laws are made. She represented the Evangelical People's Party. Her time in this role was from 1982 to 1986.

Who Was Cathy Ubels-Veen?

Cathy Ubels-Veen was born in Kampen, Netherlands, on 28 October 1928. She studied at the Free University Amsterdam. After her studies, she became involved in politics.

Her Role in Dutch Politics

A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for the country. Cathy Ubels-Veen was a politician who served her country.

Being a Member of Parliament

From 1982 to 1986, Cathy Ubels-Veen was a member of the Second Chamber. This means she was one of the people elected to represent citizens. Her job was to discuss and vote on new laws.

What is the House of Representatives?

The House of Representatives is a very important part of the Dutch government. It is where elected members meet. They talk about big issues and decide how the country should be run.

Her Political Party

Cathy Ubels-Veen was part of the Evangelical People's Party. Before that, she was also involved with the Anti-Revolutionary Party and the Christian Democratic Appeal. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas. They work together to achieve their goals in government.

A Look at Her Life

Cathy Ubels-Veen dedicated several years to public service. She worked to make a difference for the people of the Netherlands.

She passed away in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on 17 February 2015. She was 86 years old.

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