John T. Ushijima Explained

John T. Ushijima
Birth Date:13 March 1924
Birth Place:Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.
Office:Member of the Hawaii Senate
Term Start:1959
Term End:1982
Party:Republican
Democratic
Alma Mater:Grinnell College
George Washington University Law School
Relatives:Charles T. Ushijima (brother)[1]

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.[2]

Ushijima served in the Hawaii Senate from 1959 to 1982.

Ushijima died[3] on August 13, 2006, at the age of 82.

Notes and References

  1. News: Record Vote. The Honolulu Advertiser. Honolulu, Hawaii. November 6, 1968. September 23, 2023. 4. Newspapers.com.
  2. Book: Yount, David. Who Runs the University?: The Politics of Higher Education in Hawaii, 1985-1992. 137. University of Hawai'i Press. 1996. 9780824818210. Google Books.
  3. Web site: WWII vet helped craft early social legislation: John T. Ushijima / Former Senate President. Richard. Borreca. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. August 15, 2006. September 23, 2023.