YAP STATE
LEGISLATURE

Member

Hon. Nicholas Figirlaarwon

Speaker

Biography

Current Title

Speaker of Yap State 11th Legislature

District Represented

Election District No. 1

Committee Assignments (Prior Term(s))

  • Yap State 9th Legislature (2015-2017) – Vice-Chairman of Resources, Education, and Development (RED) Committee
  • Yap State 9th Legislature (2018)– Chairman of Finance Committee
  • Yap State 10th Legislature (2019-2022)– Chairman of Finance Committee

Education

BA, Business Administration, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas

Career Background

  • Executive Director, Yap EPA (1987-1988)
  • Trial Counselor, Micronesian Legal Services – Yap Branch Office (1988-2014)
  • Delegate, Yap State Second Constitutional Convention (2014)

Contact Information

Email: Speaker@ysl.gov.fm

Member of Committees

Not currently assigned to committees.

Legislation Introduced

Resolution
Adopted
Expressing deepest sorrow, sympathy and condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of the late Honorable Mathias Y. (Matt) Kuor for his untimely passing.
YSR 11-114
– Passed: 5 Feb 2026
Resolution
Adopted
Recognizing, acknowledging and expressing the appreciation of the people of Yap for the selfless efforts of Antonio M. Piosca making himself available to assist the people of the State of Yap
YSR 11-86
– Passed: 22 Apr 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing the deepest appreciation and gratitude of the people and government of the State of Yap to Isaac V. Figir for the exceptionally distinguished government services and valuable contributions to the State of Yap
YSR 11-88
– Passed: 30 Apr 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing the deepest sympathy and condolences of the members of the Eleventh Legislature and the people of the State of Yap to the family, relatives, and friends of the late former Speaker and Governor, the Honorable Robert Ruecho for his untimely passing
YSR 11-94
– Passed: 21 Aug 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of the late Honorable Jesse Torwan for his untimely passing
YSR 11-96
– Passed: 29 Sep 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the late Honorable Joseph J. Urusemal for his untimely passing
YSR 11-97
– Passed: 29 Sep 2025