Culture

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Presidents’ Day: 

“Happy Presidents Day! This year’s federal holiday is during America’s 250^th year and honors a heritage spanning 47 U.S. presidents. Under federal law, the holiday is officially designated George Washington’s Birthday, giving special honor to the first President of the United States for his importance to the establishment of the new nation in the late 1700’s.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the February 6^th birthday of the late President Ronald Reagan, and recalling his historic video message sent to American Samoa and the South Pacific Conference, which was hosted in American Samoa that year by Uifa’atali Governor Peter Coleman.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

“Martin Luther King Jr. gave our nation a lasting example of moral courage rooted in faith, love of neighbor, and respect for human dignity. His leadership demonstrated that meaningful change is achieved not through division or force, but through persuasion, perseverance, and peaceful action.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is wishing everyone in American Samoa a merry Christmas:

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commemorating National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day for this year’s 83^rd anniversary, and released the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Thanksgiving Day 2025:

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata extends heartfelt condolences to the family and fans of George “Fiji” Veikoso, who passed away recently at age 55 in his homeland of Fiji, surrounded by loved ones.