Surangel S. Whipps
Palauan politician and businessman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Surangel S. Whipps (born 21 February 1941) is a Palauan businessman and politician. He served as the president of the Senate of Palau from January 2005 to April 2005,[1] and from 25 April 2007 to 15 January 2009, and as the speaker of the House of Delegates of Palau from January 1993 to November 1996.[2] He was born in Airai.
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Surangel S. Whipps | |
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President of the Senate of Palau | |
In office 25 April 2007 – 15 January 2009 | |
Preceded by | Joshua Koshiba |
Succeeded by | Mlib Tmetuchl |
In office January 2005 – April 2005 | |
Preceded by | Seit Andres |
Succeeded by | Johnny Reklai |
Speaker of the House of Delegates of Palau | |
In office 28 January 1993 – November 1996 | |
Preceded by | Shiro Kyota |
Succeeded by | Ignacio Anastacio |
Personal details | |
Born | (1941-02-21) 21 February 1941 (age 83) Airai, Palau |
Spouse |
Marie Whipps (m. 1965) |
Relations | Mason Whipps |
Children | 4, including Surangel Whipps Jr. |
Occupation | Politician, businessman |
He graduated from University of Baltimore in 1971 and returned to Palau in 1972. He began his political career in 1982 when he was elected in his home state, Ngatpang. In 1984, he was elected by to the House of Delegates of Palau in the Second Olbiil Era Kelulau. He served 16 years in the House of Delegates.[1] He also founded Surangel and Sons Company, of which Ksau's Motors, the only Toyota dealer in Palau, is owned by the company. He is the disputed Rekemesik of Ngatpang.[3]
His son, Surangel Whipps Jr., became the 10th President of Palau in 2021.