Aniani Mahaulu
Aniani Mahaulu | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2012 | |
| Senator for Holish Islands-2 | |
| In office July 2, 1990 – June 3, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Inou |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Davidson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1924 Savitat, Holish Islands |
| Died | June 3, 2014 (aged 89) Portster, Holish Islands |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Mary |
| Children | 5 |
Aniani Mahaulu (September 11, 1924 – June 3, 2014) was a Zamastanian educator and politician who served as a Senator for the Holish Islands from 1990 until his death in 2014. He was the first Zamastanian senator of Native Holishan ancestry. A member of the Green Liberal Party, he is well regarded as one of the most popular figures in the history of the Holish Islands. He served as a naval engineer with the Zamastanian Navy during the World War, and following the war was instrumental in rallying the then-territory to seek provincial status within Zamastan. Originally a high school teacher, Mahaulu went on to serve as a principal for six years. In 1969, the Department of Education hired him as a chief program planner. In the 1970s, he served in various provincial governmental positions.
Mahaulu was first elected as a representative in 1976 to represent the Holish Islands' 1st congressional district; he served for 14 years. In 1990, he was appointed to the Senate to succeed the deceased Charles Inou, subsequently winning the special election to complete Inou's term. As a senator, Mahaulu rose through the ranks of the Liberal bloc and was well-utilized by the liberal presidents of the 1990s. He heralded president Elijah Daniels' energy initiatives, worked with president Abram Mullen to pass the Violent Crime Law Enforcement Act. However, Mahaulu had a falling out with president Camren Ellison over his opposition to the 1999-2005 War in Vulkaria. During president Cassious Castovia's second administration, Mahaulu was second-ranked in the Liberal Party behind Cain Blackwater. Upon his death, his seat was declared vacant by then-governor Lea Kimo and a special election ensued, with Arthur Davidson defeating Bazel Webb.