Gaoteote Palaie Tofau
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Gaoteote Palaie Tofau | |
|---|---|
| President of the American Samoa Senate | |
| In office January 2009 – January 8, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Lutu Moli |
| Succeeded by | Tuaolo Fruean |
| Member of the American Samoa Senate from the 4th district | |
| Assumed office January 2004 | |
| Member of the American Samoa House of Representatives | |
| In office 1998–2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Betty Fritz |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | University of Hawaii, Manoa |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Command Sergeant Major |
Gaoteote Palaie Tofau is an American Samoan politician serving as a member and president of the American Samoa Senate.[1][2] Tofau first took office in January 2004 after serving as a member of the American Samoa House of Representatives.[3]
Tofau was raised in Vatia, American Samoa. His father served as a member of the American Samoa Senate. After graduating from high school, Tofau attended University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on a full scholarship sponsored by the Government of American Samoa.[4]