Josepina "Josie" Padiermos Fitial was born on November 25,1962 and is the former First Lady of the Northern Mariana Islands and the wife of former Governor Benigno Fitial.
12 Facts About Josie Fitial
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Josie Fitial became First Lady upon the inauguration of her husband as the 7th Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands on January 9,2006.
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Josie Fitial was the oldest child of four children of a poor family.
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Josie Fitial earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of the East in Manila.
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Josie Fitial became First Lady of the Northern Mariana Islands when her husband took office on January 9,2006.
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Josie Fitial has placed emphasis on programs and initiatives relating to education, health care, recycling and the environment, as well as children, students and the elderly.
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Josie Fitial has been named an honorary goodwill ambassador of the Red Cross, CNMI Chapter, and is a former member of the CNMI Lions Clubs International.
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Josie Fitial has established the Vision Foundation, which promotes charitable causes within the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Josie Fitial has used money raised to fund senior citizen and children's programs, as well as beautification programs within the CNMI.
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Additionally, Josie Fitial has pushed recycling programs, as waste disposal is a major problem afflicting the CNMI.
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Josie Fitial has promoted the role of the Filipino community within the Northern Mariana Islands as First Lady.
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On November 12,2008, Josie Fitial issued a letter to the First Lady of the United States Laura Bush.