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Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released a statement of condolences for the Samoan community in the state of Washington as they mourn the loss of several lives in a tragic vehicle accident.
Pago Pago – Monday, July 9, 2018, Congresswoman Aumua Amata sponsored a gathering today as a sendoff for the volunteer firefighters of the American Samoa Fire Crew, leaving July 17, to help fight fires in California. This marks the 18th time American Samoa has provided much needed firefighters to help fight California fires. There have never been any serious injuries.
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released a statement updating immigration policy efforts, and welcoming President Trump's announcement:
Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata honored the accomplished life of former Governor Pedro "Teno" Pangelinan Tenorio, who led a life of public service to the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Congresswoman Amata released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following statement in recognition of the National Day of Prayer:
"On this National Day of Prayer, we all have much to be thankful for as part of this great country. In American Samoa, we recently observed our patriotic Flag Day celebrations, and that wonderful week always includes a community church service that helps us remember to be grateful to God for our lives, families and country.
Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is pleased to announce the winners of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition. This year's first-place winner is Samoana High School's Katie Godinet with her artwork entitled "My Traditional Wear." The second-place winner is Da In Myung of South Pacific Academy with her artwork entitled "My Flag—My American Samoa." Third-place honors were earned by Trish Buenavista of Fa'asao Marist High School with her artwork entitled "New Culture."
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata congratulated the American Samoa Society upon winning the national Roc C. Haines Award as the Outstanding State or Territorial Society of the Year within the National Conference of State and Territorial Societies (NCSS). The prestigious award was announced in Washington, D.C., at the Cherry Blossom Grand Ball, the leading event of the 2017-2018 year.
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata honored the remarkable life of former First Lady Barbara Bush, only the second in history along with Abigail Adams to be both the wife and mother of Presidents of the United States. Mrs. Bush passed away late Tuesday at 92 but leaves a rich legacy that includes a dedication to her country, her family, and promoting reading.
Congresswoman Amata released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata commemorated our one of a kind Flag Day celebration that hails both our Samoan culture and our patriotic love for the United States, and released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is pleased to announce that her dedicated assistant Angelina Roberts has been selected by the American Samoa Society to represent American Samoa at this year's Cherry Blossom festival in Washington, D.C.