Eni Faleomavaega
Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega, Jr. (/ˈɛniː fəˌleɪ.oʊmɑːvəˈɛŋɡə/; August 15, 1943 – February 22, 2017) was an American Samoan politician. He served as the territory's lieutenant governor and congressional delegate. He served as a U.S. House Representative from American Samoa's At-large congressional district from 1989 through 2015.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from American Samoa's At-large district | |
| In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 2015 Delegate | |
| Preceded by | Fofó Sunia |
| Succeeded by | Amata Coleman Radewagen |
| 3rd Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office January 3, 1985 – January 2, 1989 | |
| Governor | A. P. Lutali |
| Preceded by | Tufele Liamatua |
| Succeeded by | Galea'i Peni Poumele |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega, Jr. August 15, 1943 Vailoatai, American Samoa, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 2017 (aged 73) Provo, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Hinanui Bambridge Cave |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University, Hawaii Brigham Young University, Utah University of Houston University of California, Berkeley |
| Awards | Army Commendation Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army • United States Army Reserve |
| Years of service | 1966–1969 (Active) 1982–1990 (Reserve) |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Faleomavaega died at his home in Provo, Utah on February 22, 2017, aged 73.[1]
Eni Faleomavaega Media
Faleomavaega and former president of the Marshall Islands Kessai Note.
Faleomavaega, a superdelegate, announces the distribution of American Samoa's delegate votes as part of the roll call of the states during the third day of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.
References
- ↑ Fili Sagapolutele (February 23, 2017). "Eni Faleomavaega, who served 13 terms as delegate from American Samoa, dies at 73". Washington Post. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
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