Yukio Shmull
Yukio Shmull | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Peleliu | |
| In office January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Timarong Sisior |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Yukio Mengirarou Shmull[1] 1939 or 1940[1] |
| Died | June 9, 2018 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Independent |
| Occupation | Politician |
Yukio Mengirarou Shmull[a] (died June 9, 2018) was a Palauan politician who served as the first Governor of Peleliu from 1983 to 1986.
Career[edit]
Shmull served as supervisor of the Palauan government's property and supply division from 1963 to 1967, a member and chairman of the Palau Maritime Authority from 1982 to 1992, a member and vice chairman of the country's foreign investment board from 1978 to 1980 and a member of the Palau National Communications Corporation's board of directors from 1982 to 1985.[1] He served as the first Governor of Peleliu from 1983 to 1986 and was speaker of the Peleliu State Legislature from 1996 to 1998.[1] In 2009, he became a member of the Belau National Museum's board of directors of the and he was also a member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association.[1] In 2011, he received the title of uchelsias of Ngesias in Peleliu.[1] In 2016, he became a member of the 12th Peleliu State Legislature.[2]
Personal life[edit]
He died on June 9, 2018 at the age of 78.[1] On June 19, 2023, President Thomas Remengesau Jr. proclaimed that all flags be flown at half-mast from June 20 to June 25 in honour of Shmull.[1] In December 2018, he was succeeded as Uchelsias by Shallum Etpison, son of former president Ngiratkel Etpison.[3]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h Times, Island (June 22, 2018). "Peleliu's first governor dies at 78". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ a b Reklai, L.N. (August 19, 2016). "12th Peleliu State Legislature gains full membership". Island Times. Archived from the original on January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Times, Island (December 21, 2018). "Shallum becomes uchelsias of Peleliu". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.