Culture

Congresswoman Amata speaking in the House on protecting religious freedoms worldwide

Amata Gives House Speech on Protecting Religious Freedoms Worldwide

September 24, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amataspoke on the House floor on Monday, emphasizing the importance of U.S. efforts to protect religious freedoms worldwide, while serving as Floor Manager for House passage of the reauthorization of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), S.

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Amata’s Statement Celebrating the Fourth of July

July 1, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement celebrating U.S. Independence Day: “Have a happy Fourth of July, as we celebrate and enjoy the holiday with friends and family! On this date, the United States of America declared independence, and became a new nation. The Declaration of Independence stated powerful ideals of freedom that were exceptional at that time in history, and are still relevant today,” Amata said.

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Amata with Taylor Tuli Wily on the set of Hawaii Five-O

Amata Pays Respects to Memory of Taylor Tuli Wily

June 25, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata visited some of the family of Taylor (Teila) Tuli Wily to pay her respects and pay tribute to his memory, and is sending condolences to all who knew and loved him.

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Amata’s Statement Celebrating Juneteenth

June 18, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the national Juneteenth holiday, created by Congress in 2021. This holiday celebrates freedom by recognizing the historic events of June 19, 1865, which is the day that news of freedom traveled to the last known place practicing slavery in the United States.

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Amata Highlights the Birthday of the U.S. Flag

June 13, 2024

Press Release

Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the June 14th nationally celebrated birthday of the United States Flag. “Happy birthday to ‘Old Glory!’” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “On this day the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, which included key features of a flag in use by General George Washington. Since the flag’s official birthday, the main changes have been in the number and pattern of the stars reflecting more states.”

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Amata Honors Life of Dr. Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard

June 4, 2024

Press Release

Prayers and Condolences to Gabbard Family Pago Pago — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard, and sending condolences to the entire Gabbard family and all the many who will miss her.

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Amata Highlights Public Service Recognition Week

May 8, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Public Service Recognition Week, which is a week-long national recognition of public servants across the United States. Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated annually in early May since 1985. “This week follows a theme of public service, as it coincides with special weeks for our nurses and teachers. Public Service Recognition Week honors those in public service at every level of government nationwide, and the ideals of public service are important to us in American Samoa.

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Amata’s Statement Celebrating Flag Day 2024

April 16, 2024

Press Release

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

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Amata’s Statement for Easter

March 28, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Easter: “Have a blessed Easter Sunday as we conclude this Holy Week together. Thank you especially to every pastor and congregation in American Samoa as we worship God in unity. As Christians, all over the world, this Sunday is our most cherished expression of faith in the risen Savior.

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Amata with Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Amata Highlights Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024

January 10, 2024

Press Release

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

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