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“Senator Tina Muña Barnes to File for Re-Election & Kick off Senatorial Campaign.”

Hagåtña- June 15, 2012 – Friends of Senator Tina Rose Muña Barnes invite the public to join them today as the Incumbent Senator files for re-election at the Guam Election Commission today at 4pm, with a wave to follow across the street at the West Agana Beach Park pavilion.  The Senator will be joined by her friends, family, supporters, Campaign Chairman, Sinajana Robert R.D.C. Hofmann and Treasurer, Former Yigo Mayor John Finoña Blas.

Tina is the daughter of Ana Anderson Atoigue Muña and the late William Pereira “Bill” Muña.  She has eight siblings, including an identical twin sister, Donna.  Tina is married to Jacob Cruz Barnes and they are proud parents of Tiffany Rose, Jacob “Coby”, Jathan Ryan and reared daughter, Minna.  Tina and Jacob have four grandchildren - Tiarra, Kristian Jacob, Kristiana Linette, and Gabriel.

A daughter of Guam, Tina is committed to public service and remains an active member of a variety of community service organizations including Soroptimist International of Guam, Sanctuary, Inc., Sunrise Rotary, Infant of Prague, Guma Mami, The Bill Muña Foundation, Miss Earth Guam and The Salvation Army.  She served in the 27th, 29th & 30th Guam Legislatures as Legislative Secretary and continues to serve I Mina’trentai Unu Na Liheslaturan Guåhan as Senator, Legislative Secretary, Chairperson of the Committee on Municipal Affairs, Tourism, Housing and Recreation and Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Youth, Cultural Affairs, Procurement, General Government Operations and Public Broadcasting.

Tina continues to be a strong advocate for sports, health and wellness, especially for women and girls.  Always a champion for the people of Guam, Tina continues to create policies which protect our environment, our children and our families.

“I want to thank the people of Guam for their past support and belief in my ability to create solutions and put people before politics. I will continue to work hard to promote health and wellness, increase affordable housing and raise support for our village mayors, education, tourism and various other issues.  As a wife and mother, I continue to put the families of Guam first and will work hard to ensure the best for our island and its people,” said Senator Barnes.