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Surangel Samuel Whipps, Sr. (born 21 February 1940) is a Palauan businessman and politician. He served as the president of the Senate of Palau from January 2005 to April 2005,[1] and from 25 April 2007 to 15 January 2009, and as the speaker of the House of Delegates of Palau from January 1993 to November 1996.[2] He was born in Airai.
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Surangel S. Whipps | |
|---|---|
| President of the Senate of Palau | |
| In office 25 April 2007 – 15 January 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Joshua Koshiba |
| Succeeded by | Mlib Tmetuchl |
| In office January 2005 – April 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Seit Andres |
| Succeeded by | Johnny Reklai |
| Speaker of the House of Delegates of Palau | |
| In office 28 January 1993 – November 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Shiro Kyota |
| Succeeded by | Ignacio Anastacio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Surangel Ngirchechebangel Whipps 21 February 1941 Airai, Palau |
| Spouse |
Marie Whipps (m. 1965) |
| Relations | Thomas Remengesau Sr. (affinal; deceased) |
| Children | 4, including Surangel, Jr. and Mason |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
He graduated from University of Baltimore in 1971 and returned to Palau in 1972. He began his political career in 1982 when he was elected in his home state, Ngatpang. In 1984, he was elected by to the House of Delegates of Palau in the Second Olbiil Era Kelulau. He served 16 years in the House of Delegates.[1] He also founded Surangel and Sons Company, of which Ksau's Motors, the only Toyota dealer in Palau, is owned by the company. He is the disputed Rekemesik of Ngatpang.[3]
His son, Surangel Whipps Jr., became the 10th President of Palau in 2021.
In January 2008, Whipps proposed a bill requiring the minimum wage to apply not just to Palauans, but to non-resident workers as well. It was reasoned that this would help more Palauans to become employed, due to the increased cost of hiring non-resident workers.[4]
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