By Nazario Rodriguez Jr.
Horizon news staff

Both the Senate and the House of Delegates adopted a joint resolution extending congratulatory message to the newly elected Governor and Lt. Governor of the State of Yap and all members of the Seventh State Legislature following the recent general elections.
Senate President Johnny Reklai is the principal author of HJR No. 7-63, which said that Palau shares with State of Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia a close cultural, traditional and historical ties throughout the years.
Sebastian L. Anefal and Anthony M. Tareg were the new Governor and Lt. Governor, respectively, while the new elected members of the State Legislature are Sabino S. Sauchomal, Clement Mulalap, Raymond Igechep, Ted Rutun, John Masiwemai, Joseph Giliko, Henry Falan, Charles S. Chieng, Jesse Raglmar-Subolmar and John E. Mooteb.
The joint resolution said all the winners in the general elections deserve recognition and commendation.
President Remengesau is scheduled to fly to Yap on Sunday to attend the inauguration of the new top leaders of Palau’s closest neighbor.