| John T. Ushijima | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Hawaii Senate | |
| In office 1959–1982 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1924-03-13)March 13, 1924 Hilo, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 2006(2006-08-13) (aged 82) |
| Political party | Republican Democratic |
| Relatives | Charles T. Ushijima (brother) |
| 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
Ushijima was born in Hilo, Hawaii. He attended Grinnell College and George Washington University Law School.
Ushijima served in the Hawaii Senate from 1959 to 1982.
Ushijima died on August 13, 2006, at the age of 82.
References
- "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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