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Rita Inos

1954 – 2009

Northern Mariana politician, educator, and activist

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Lived 1954 – 2009 (aged 55). Rita Inos was an American politician, teacher, activist, educator and public servant.

Rita Hocog Inos (May 12, 1954 - August 10, 2009) was a Northern Mariana Island educator, activist and politician. Inos was the former Education Commissioner of the Northern Marianas school system and served on the Northern Marianas College Board of Regents. Inos was a two-time candidate for Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands,

Early life Inos was born Rita Hocog on May 12, 1954, She was raised in Songsong as well.

Education Inos graduated from Arlington High School in Arlington, Texas. Inos then received a master's degree in educational anthropology from California State University. She chaired the Constitutional Convention's committee on finance.

The Saipan Municipal Council honored Inos with a resolution commemorating her life and work. A second public viewing and memorial service were held on her native Rota island. Rita Inos' funeral mass took place at the San Francisco de Borja Catholic Church on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. She was buried in the San Jose Cemetery in Rota on the same day.

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University of Southern California, San Jose State University, University of Hawaiʻi System, USC Rossier School of Education
Also known as
Rita Hocog Inos, Rita H. Inos

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rita Inos?

Northern Mariana politician, educator, and activist (1954–2009)

When was Rita Inos born?

Rita Inos was born on 12 May 1954 in Songsong.

When did Rita Inos die?

Rita Inos died on 10 August 2009 in Saipan.

What was Rita Inos's occupation?

Rita Inos was a politician, teacher, activist, educator and public servant.

What nationality was Rita Inos?

Rita Inos was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rita Inos

· Wikidata: Q7336534

· DBpedia: Rita Inos

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