The Honorable Florencio Yamada

Sixth Olbiil Era Kelulau

Delegate, State of Kayangel

Delegate Florencio Yamada completed his post secondary education years at the George B. Harris Elementary School then went on to graduate from Palau High School. Yamada also attended Fiji School of Medicine to further his education.

Delegate Yamadas employment background began by joining Palaus Police Force years ago, then as Sanitation Officer before coming on board at the Environmental Quality Protection Board. He ran for the House of Delegates and won a seat to the Second Olbiil Era Kelulau representing his home State of Kayangel. After serving the people of Kayangel in the Second Olbiil Era Kelulau, he took time off from politics to concentrate on business.

While in the business, Delegate Yamada was selected as a member of the Board of the Palau National Communications Corporation serving three terms. In the struggle to maintain a viable business leasing apartments, he also supported his family running a water transportation for hire business.

As a member of the Sixth Olbiil Era Kelulau, Delegate Yamada currently Chairs the House Committee on Commerce and Trade, Vice Chairs the House Committee on Resources and Development, and serves as member of the Committees on Ways and Means, Maritime and Fisheries, and Tourism.