John T. Ushijima
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John T. Ushijima | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Hawaii Senate | |
| In office 1959–1982 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 13, 1924 Hilo, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 2006 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Republican Democratic |
| Relatives | Charles T. Ushijima (brother)[1] |
| Alma mater | Grinnell College George Washington University Law School |
John T. Ushijima (March 13, 1924 – August 13, 2006) was an American politician. He served as a member of the Hawaii Senate.
Life and career
[edit]Ushijima was born in Hilo, Hawaii. He attended Grinnell College and George Washington University Law School.[2]
Ushijima served in the Hawaii Senate[3] from 1959 to 1982.
Ushijima died[4] on August 13, 2006, at the age of 82.
References
[edit]- ^ "Record Vote". The Honolulu Advertiser. Honolulu, Hawaii. November 6, 1968. p. 4. Retrieved September 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Yount, David (1996). Who Runs the University?: The Politics of Higher Education in Hawaii, 1985-1992. University of Hawai'i Press. p. 137. ISBN 9780824818210 – via Google Books.
- ^ State Elective Officials and the Legislature, Council of State Governments, 1981
- ^ Borreca, Richard (August 15, 2006). "WWII vet helped craft early social legislation: John T. Ushijima / Former Senate President". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
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