A. P. Lutali | |
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| 2nd & 4th Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Lieutenant | Tauese Sunia |
| Preceded by | Peter Tali Coleman |
| Succeeded by | Tauese Sunia |
| In office January 3, 1985 – January 2, 1989 | |
| Lieutenant | Eni Faleomavaega |
| Preceded by | Peter Tali Coleman |
| Succeeded by | Peter Tali Coleman |
| Delegate at-large of American Samoa | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | A. U. Fuimaono |
| Succeeded by | Fofō Sunia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Aifili Paulo Lutali December 24, 1919 Aunu'u, American Samoa, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 2002 (aged 82) Pago Pago, American Samoa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 9 |
| Education | University of Hawaii, Manoa |
Aifili Paulo Lauvao (December 24, 1919 – August 1, 2002), was twice governor of American Samoa (1985–1989, 1993–1997). The founder of the U.S territory's Democratic Party, he had a long career in the legislature and the judiciary in American Samoa.
Governor Lutali was a preservationist who wanted to preserve large areas of the territory's nature. Lutali also worked to preserve American Samoa's ancient sites and historical buildings. He revitalized the Historic Preservation Office.[1]
Lutali maintained a leading role in the American Samoa Democratic Party through the years.[2]
- ^ Shaffer, Robert J. (2000). American Samoa: 100 Years Under the United States Flag. Island Heritage. Page 200. ISBN 9780896103399.
- ^ Sunia, Fofō Iosefa Fiti (2001). Puputoa: Host of Heroes - A record of the history makers in the First Century of American Samoa, 1900-2000. Suva, Fiji: Oceania Printers. Page 78. ISBN 9829036022.