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Congratulations to Lieutenant Colonel Adrian R. Evangelista, a proud son of Tinian, on his selection to command Marine Aircraft Group 24 (MAG-24) at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii! As the next commanding officer of MAG-24, Lt. Colonel Evangelista will lead one of the Marine Corps’ premier aviation groups, overseeing multiple aviation squadrons and support units that provide critical helicopter and tiltrotor aircraft capabilities throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Please give a warm welcome to our new Tinian District summer intern, Ciara Santos. A senior at Western Governors University majoring in Elementary Education, Ciara is passionate about advocating for education in the CNMI. With a drive for impacting the youth, Ciara is eager to learn more about policy making, understanding challenges in the CNMI, build leadership skills, and grow as a professional. I am excited to have Ciara join the team and look forward to the work, dedication, and impact she will bring to our office. Welcome to the team, Ciara!
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, released last month by the National Park Service, offers $125 million in federal funding for local parks and outdoor recreation spaces.
Last Monday, I welcomed Dora Ann Topanza Valez, her daughter Aleeyah, and Lois Gauvin to our D.C.
Last week, I welcomed Dr. Riya Nathrani back to our D.C. congressional office. A former congressional intern in both our Saipan and D.C. offices, Dr.
Last week, we welcomed the Ruszala family – Brad and Kathy, along with their children, Leilani and Keoni – to the Washington congressional office.
The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women has awarded $500,000 to KARIDAT to enhance community-based services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This grant supports emergency shelter, therapeutic services, referrals, and other assistance for victims exiting shelter. The funding will help maintain and expand culturally specific programs, ensuring survivors in the Northern Marianas have access to vital resources and support. Congratulations to Karidat.
FEMA has awarded $333,439 to the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation to reimburse emergency protective measures taken in response to Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Provided at a 100% federal cost share under the Robert T. Stafford Act, this funding will help cover the costs of protecting public health, safety, and critical infrastructure during the disaster. I will continue working closely with FEMA and our local partners to ensure the CNMI receives the federal support needed to recover, rebuild, and strengthen our resilience against future storms.