Andrew T. F. Ing Explained

Andrew T. F. Ing
Office1:3rd Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii
Term Start1:April 13, 1966
Term End1:December 2, 1966
Governor1:John A. Burns
Predecessor1:William S. Richardson
Successor1:Thomas Gill
Birth Date:1919 or 1920
Birth Place:Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Death Place:Kahului, Hawaii, U.S.
Spouse:Patricia Wai Hoon Ing
Children:2
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Harvard Business School

Andrew Tut Fo Ing (1919 or 1920 – March 6, 1999) was an American politician and the third lieutenant governor of Hawaii in the administration of Governor John A. Burns. Ing was a member of the Hawaii Democratic Party.[1]

Early years

After graduating from Roosevelt High School and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Ing earned his master's in business administration from Harvard Business School. Ing served in World War II from 1943 to 1945 as an Army liaison supply officer and was recalled in 1951, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel.[2]

Lieutenant governor

Ing served as state budget and finance director from 1962 to 1966. When Lieutenant Governor William S. Richardson resigned to become chief justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court, Ing was appointed and took office on April 13, 1966, until the term ended on December 2, 1966.

Later career

After serving as lieutenant governor, Ing returned to his post as state budget and finance director. In 1969, Ing stepped down to work for Hawaii Electric Light Co.

Ing died on March 6, 1999, at the age of 79 at Maui Memorial Hospital.

Notes and References

  1. News: Advertiser Staff . Andrew Ing, 1966 lieutenant governor . 15 March 2023 . Honolulu Advertiser . March 13, 1999.
  2. News: Morse . Harold . Former Lt.Gov. Ing, 79, was budget chief, business leader . 15 March 2023 . Honolulu Star-Bulletin . March 10, 1999.