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Togiola Talalelei A. Tulafono (born February 28, 1947) was the Governor of American Samoa. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He had previously served as Lieutenant Governor, taking this position on January 3, 1997.
Tulafono was Lieutenant Governor when, on March 26, 2003, Governor Tauese Pita Fiti Sunia died. He then became Acting Governor and officially became Governor on April 7, 2003. He was elected to a full 4-year term in the November 2004 gubernatorial elections and was re-elected in the November 2008 gubernatorial election.
Tulafono did not run for governor in 2012 as he was term-limited and could not seek a third consecutive term. He was an unsuccessful candidate for American Samoa's at-large congressional district in 2014.
Togiola T. A. Tulafono was born on February 28, 1947, in Aunu'u Island, American Samoa.
Tulafono was educated in Samoa, attending elementary school in Autu'u and Samoana High School. He attended Chadron State College in the United States, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both political science and sociology in 1970. He received a doctor of laws degree from the Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas, in 1975.
American Samoa Flag Day Keynote Speaker: American Samoa Governor, Tulafono Togiola, speaking at the official opening of the 2008 American Samoa Flag Day Ceremony held at Tafuna Stadium
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ASRU KICKS OFF FUND RAISING FOR RUGBY 7'S TO CATHAY PAC HSBS SEVENS In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, the American Samoa Rugby Union Chairman Togiola Tulafono solicited the public for support to help send the island-territory's Talavalu Rugby 7's team to the Cathay Pacific HSBS Sevens World Series in Hong Kong. The tournament, which will be held on the 28th- 30th of March will be the history making appearance of our Talavalu team that earned their chance after placing 5th at the Oceania 7's Championship in Fiji in 2013. American Samoa has never before qualified for this tournament. ASRU Chairman Togiola Tulafono stated that getting the Talavalu team ready for the upcoming Hong Kong 7's is a daunting task for the coach and team and while some of the expenses are going to be paid ...
The governor of American Samoa, Togiola Tulafono, shows Scott Pelley the many mementoes on display from Samoan players who've made it to the NFL.
After years of hard work and preparation, the Elder Dr. Ioane Mailo and the Samoan Congregational Christian Church of South Los Angeles dedicated their new sanctuary on Saturday, February 7, 2009. Dignitaries from both Samoas, New Zealand, and Australia attended the service and celebration. Among them were the Hon. Togiola Tulafono, Elder Rev. Masalosalo Sopoaga, Elder Rev. Leautulagi Faaleva, and Elder Tavita Roma. Also present were Congressman Eni Faleomavaega and reps of the UCC who assisted with a church loan. The new sanctuary, featuring a turtle-shaped ceiling and fale Samoa dome was designed by Samoan architect, Falanai Ala. We present to you a music video from the dedication service performed by the well-known United Samoan Church Choir of Carson, California: Pastor, Rev. Matagiese...
Governor Togiola Tulafono surprised performers, parents and guests at the "Dancing Fingers" piano recital when he stepped on the stage and played a church hymn from his youth..
During the Blue Sky PRESS CONFERENCE which included the presentation of their $20,000.00 donation to the Talavalu 7's Rugby Team, ASRU Chairman Togiola Tulafono took time to answer some questions from the media.