Eni Faleomavaega

Eni Faleomavaega


Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from American Samoa's At-large district
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 2015 Delegate
Preceded by	Fofó Sunia
Succeeded by	Amata Coleman Radewagen
3rd Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa
In office January 3, 1985 – January 2, 1989
Governor	A. P. Lutali
Preceded by	Tufele Liamatua
Succeeded by	Galea'i Peni Poumele
Personal details
Born	(1943-08-15) August 15, 1943 (age 73) Vailoatai, American Samoa, U.S.
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouse(s)	Hinanui Bambridge Cave
Children	5
Alma mater	Brigham Young University, Hawaii Brigham Young University, Utah University of Houston University of California, Berkeley
Religion	The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)
Awards	Army Commendation Medal
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army • United States Army Reserve
Years of service	1966–1969 (Active) 1982–1990 (Reserve)
Rank	Captain
Unit	100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	Vietnam War

Faleomavaega was born in Vailoatai Village, American Samoa, but he grew up in Oahu, Hawaii. He graduated from Kahuku High School and attended Brigham Young University-Hawaii, where he earned his associate degree. He then transferred to Brigham Young University's main campus in Utah and earned a bachelor's degree in political science. He attended the University of Houston Law Center and the UC-Berkeley, earning his Juris Doctor and Master of Law degrees. He served in the United States Army from 1966–69, and as an officer in the United States Army Reserve from 1982 to 1989. He served in the Vietnam War and left the military with the rank of captain. He and his wife are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.