Hiram Fong Jr. Explained

Hiram Fong Jr.
Birth Date:	13 October 1939
Birth Place:	Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Office:	Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
Term Start:	1971
Term End:	1979
Party:	Republican^[1] ^[2]
Parents:	Hiram Fong (father)
Spouse:	Janet Fong^[3]

Hiram Fong Jr. (October 13, 1939 – February 18, 2017) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Hawaii House of Representatives.^[4]

Life and career

Fong was the son of Hiram Fong,^[5] a politician.

In 1971, Fong was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives, serving until 1979. In the same year, he was a member of the Honolulu City Council, serving until 1983.^[6]

Fong died in February 2017, at the age of 77.

Notes and References

1. News: 80-85% Voter Turnout Forecast at Hawaii's Polls. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Honolulu, Hawaii. November 4, 1974. February 1, 2023. 6. Newspapers.com.
2. News: Fong, Bornhorst Split on Deferring Peddling Ban. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Honolulu, Hawaii. September 30, 1982. February 1, 2023. 3. Newspapers.com.
3. News: Fong Wins over Callan for Manoa's Council Seat. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Honolulu, Hawaii. November 8, 1978. February 1, 2023. 27. Newspapers.com.
4. Web site: State of Hawaii: House of Representatives (50th Anniversary of Statehood: August 21, 1959 to 2009). Hawaii State Legislature. 2009. February 1, 2023.
5. Web site: Hiram Leong Fong, Jr.. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. February 1, 2023.
6. Web site: History of the Members of the Honolulu City Council. Honolulu City Council. February 1, 2023.