Joe Kuroda Explained

Joseph T. Kuroda
Birth Date:24 March 1927
Birth Place:Aiea, Hawaii, U.S.
Office:Member of the Hawaii Senate
Term Start:1972
Term End:1988
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Hawaii
Profession:educator

Joseph Toshiyuki Kuroda (born March 24, 1927) is an American former politician who served as a member of the Hawaii Senate.

Life and career

Kuroda was born in Aiea, Hawaii. He earned a bachelor's degree in education and master's degree in educational administration from the University of Hawaii.[1] A Democrat, Kuroda served in the Hawaii Senate from 1972 to 1988, having previously served in the Hawaii House of Representatives in 1971.[2] He served stints as majority leader and vice president of the Senate.[3] Kuroda married Betty Mieko Nakagawa and has three children.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Who's who in the West . 1982 . Marquis-Who's Who. . 9780837909189 .
  2. https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/journal/senate/2014/Senate_Journal_2014_Regular_Session.pdf
  3. Web site: Hawai'i State Senate 1959-2014, 55 Years of Statehood: A Chronicle of Legislative History. Hawai'i State Senate. 2014. December 14, 2023.