A. P. Lutali

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.

A. P. Lutali
2nd & 4th Governor of American Samoa
In office
January 3, 1993  January 3, 1997
LieutenantTauese Sunia
Preceded byPeter Tali Coleman
Succeeded byTauese Sunia
In office
January 3, 1985  January 2, 1989
LieutenantEni Faleomavaega
Preceded byPeter Tali Coleman
Succeeded byPeter Tali Coleman
Delegate at-large of American Samoa
In office
January 3, 1975  January 3, 1979
Preceded byA. U. Fuimaono
Succeeded byFofō Sunia
Personal details
Born
Aifili Paulo Lutali

(1919-12-24)December 24, 1919
Aunu'u, American Samoa, U.S.
DiedAugust 1, 2002(2002-08-01) (aged 82)
Pago Pago, American Samoa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Susana Leiato Lutali
(m. 1954)
Children9
EducationUniversity of Hawaii, Manoa

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.

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