American Samoan politician (1943–2017) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Eni Faleomavaega | |
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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 73) Provo, Utah, U.S. | (aged
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]
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