Francisco C. Ada | |
|---|---|
 Ada while serving as DistAd of the Marianas | |
| 1st Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands | |
| In office January 9, 1978 – January 11, 1982 | |
| Governor | Carlos S. Camacho |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Agulto Tenorio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francisco Castro Ada September 26, 1934 Saipan, Mariana Islands, South Pacific Mandate |
| Died | March 2, 2010 (aged 75) Garapan, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ines Seman Ada |
| Alma mater | University of Hawaii at Manoa |
Francisco Castro Ada (September 26, 1934 – March 2, 2010) was a Northern Mariana Islander politician who served as the first lieutenant governor of the Northern Mariana Islands from January 9, 1978 to January 11, 1982, under Carlos S. Camacho, the territory's first governor.[1][2]
Ada is credited with spearheading the construction of much of the modern infrastructure in the Northern Mariana Islands, including Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport,[1][3] the Commonwealth Ports Authority,[4] and the Northern Marianas College.[3]
- ^ a b Eugenio, Haidee V. (2010-03-03). "Francisco C. Ada passes away". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2010-03-16.
- ^ Eugenio, Haidee V. (2010-03-06). "State funeral for former Lt. Gov. Francisco Ada". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2010-03-16.
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