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Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Group photo – L to R: Mrs. Rosie Polu, Mrs. JoAnn To’alepai, Mrs. Ata Johnson, Charlie Polu, Chief Seiuli Johnson, SFC Sene Polu, Rev. Meki To’alepai, and Congressman Faleomavaega. Congressman Faleomavaega yesterday in Washignton DC USA congratulated High Chief Seiuli Dwayne Johnson for receiving the prestigious Horizon Award for his numerous contributions and volunteer work in educating, empowering, and enriching the lives of children worldwide. This award is part of the Congressional Award program that was established by Congress in 1979. “Last Thursday night, I was honored by the Congressional Award to present the Horizon Award to Chief Seiuli Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as one of this year’s recipients,” Congressman Faleomavaega said. “It was a memorable evening to honor those individuals and their foundations for their volunteer work in recognizing the service and achievement of our young people. The Horizon Awardees, Seiuli Dwayne Johnson and Drew Christopher Brees of the New Orleans Saints, are wonderful examples of such service and inspiration to our youth.” “During my remarks, I reminded the audience of Dwayne’s cultural background as a Samoan chief who was bestowed the title Seiuli by the late Samoa Head of State Malietoa Tanumafili II. Also, I acknowledged the contributions Seiuli has made not only through The Rock Foundation but to our Samoan youth and children worldwide. His commitment and through the support of his mother, Ata Johnson, and his family, Seiuli is able to give much more of himself in bettering the lives of the youth and the communities they are from. This was displayed in Seiuli’s speech by recognizing his very own inspiration, his daughter Simone.” “We were also fortunate enough to recognize U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Sene Polu during my remarks where he and his family received a standing ovation for his service and contributions to his country. This may not have been possible given the personal invitation by Chief Seiuli and his family for Sene, Rosie, and Charlie as well as Reverend Sui “Meki” To’alepai and his wife JoAnn to attend this remarkable event.” “I want to take this opportunity to again personally congratulate Susuga Seiuli Dwayne Johnson for this honorable achievement. I also want to thank his mother Ata for her support and for taking the time to accompany Seiuli to Washington, D.C. for the event,” Faleomavaega concluded. Comments (5) Subscribe to this comment's feed MALO LE ROCK written by ICE, June 25, 2008 Sole...vaai i le kamaikiki o le makou guu i Lepa... o ai ga faimai o Rock e sau mai Lalomanu...oioioioi se makua leaga kele le mea ua e magaku e sau ai si ou uso a aumaga!!!! sole!!!!! written by MandyDavid, June 25, 2008 sole ice o le kamaikiki Savaii.....lol....kei a ua fia falealili fua a ea......haha kama uma a kakou....... malo roki written by ioe, June 25, 2008 kele kupe a le rock ia. magaia la pe aga sau loa i samoa e build siga hospital mo kakou. magaomia lava gi falemai fou. kasi lava se movie e fai e star ai le rock ae maua gi falemai se lua i samoa. help your people out roki..ia avaku gei kala ae aka aamu mai le roki..lol ... written by Faivale & Fatu Fiame (Las Vegas, NV.), June 26, 2008 Kudos to you Rock!! You have done your samoan proud!! Keep up the great work!! kamafusu written by ulaula, June 28, 2008 Write comment Name Email Title Comment
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