Eni Faleomavaega
American Samoan politician (1943–2017)
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]
References
change- ↑ 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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