Joseph J. Urusemal
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Joseph J. Urusemal | |
 |
|
|
|
|
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office May 11, 2003 |
|
| Preceded by | Leo Falcam |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
|
|
|
| Born | March 19, 1952 Woleai, Yap |
| Spouse | Olania Latileilam |
Joseph John Urusemal (born March 19, 1952 Woleai, Yap) is the current president of the Federated States of Micronesia. He was elected by the country's congress on May 11, 2003 and sworn in the same day. His predecessor, Leo Falcam, lost his congressional seat in direct legislative elections.
Urusemal is married to Olania Latileilam, who is from Satawal. The couple have four children: B.J., Tarsis, Craig and Elenita
[edit] Early Life
Urusemal was born on the island of Woleai in the state of Yap. He attended secondary school on the island of Chuuk (then called Truk) at Xavier High School, a Jesuit institution. He would graduate from Xavier in 1976.
Urusemal went on to attend and graduate from Rockhurst University (then called Rockhurst College) in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Administration of Justice from Rockhurst, a Roman Catholic Jesuit university. Upon graduation, Urisemal accepted a position with the Jackson County, Missouri, government, including the county Department of Corrections until he returned to Micronesia in 1982.
Following his return to Micronesia, Urusemal became a teacher and guidance counselor for the Outer Islands High School on his native Yap.
[edit] Political Career
Urusemal was elected to four year term in the Fifth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia in 1987. He was elected as Yap's at-large representative. Urusemal rose to leadership positions during his parliamentary career. He served as Floor Leader for twelve years during the Seventh until the Twelfth FSM congresses.
During his political career representing Yap, Urusemal served on several congressional committes including Health, Education and Social Affairs and the Judiciary and Governmental Operations committees.
| Micronesia (FSM) |
 This article is part of the series: |
|
|
|
|
Other countries · Politics Portal |
Urusemal was elected president of the Federated States of Micronesia on May 11, 2003, following a congressional election which saw the defeated of incumbent Micronesian President Leo Falcam, who lost his seat in the Congress.
Urusemal was elected President directly by the FSM Congress, as the president and vice president are elected directly by Congress. Urusemal took office on the same day of his election.
The next FSM presidential election is expected to take place in April 2007.
[edit] External Links
- Official Biography of Joseph J. Urusemal
- Pacific Magazine: Yap Gets FSM Presidency:Urusemal Was A Surprise To Some
- Pacific Magazine: FSM: Yap leader is new FSM president
- President' biography and adress from the Government of Micronesia
| Preceded by Leo Falcam |
President of the Federated States of Micronesia May 11, 2003 – present |
Succeeded by — |
