Leaeno T. W. Reed (died 5 February 1974) was an American Samoan chief and politician. He served as a member of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as becoming President of the Senate.

Leaeno Reed
President of the Senate
In office
1971–1972
Member of the Senate
In office
1962–1973
Member of the House of Representatives
In office
1958–1962
Personal details
Died5 February 1974 (aged 55)
Faga'alu, American Samoa

Biography edit

Reed was a traditional chief, holding the titles High Chief and High Talking Chief.[1] During World War II he served in the American army.[1]

He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1958, serving two terms before being elected to the Senate in 1962. He was a member to the 1967 Constitutional Convention, and later served as President of the Senate.[1]

Reed died at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center in February 1974 at the age of 55.[1] He was survived by his wife and one child.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Senator L. T. W. Reed Pacific Islands Monthly, March 1974, p104