was authored by Rep. Teresita A. Santos (Independent-Rota), was presented to Manglona on March 29, 2011. On April 6, 2011, the Northern Mariana Islands Senate, where Manglona once served, passed a bill which would rename Rota International Airport as "Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport" in recognition of his public service. The bill became law when it passed the House and was signed by Governor Benigno Fitial. N.M.I. Pub. L. 17-53, Sept. 26, 2011. Manglona died on April 24, 2016 in Rota, Northern Mariana Islands from a stroke, aged 78. Benjamin Manglona will be remembered today by the people of The Northern Mariana Islands because of his devotion to serve his people. References 1938 births 2016 deaths Chamorro people Lieutenant Governors of the Northern Mariana Islands Mayors of Rota (island) People from Rota (island) Presidents of the Northern Mariana Islands Senate Republican Party (Northern Mariana Islands) politicians University of Guam alumni