Daniel J. Kihano

Daniel James "Danny" Kihano (March 16, 1933 – January 26, 2000) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Waipahu, Hawaii, Kihano went to Waipahu High School and Honolulu Business College. He also went to Leeward Community College. Kihano owned Danny Kihano Insurance Agency. From 1970 to 1992, Kihano served in the Hawaii House of Representatives and was a Democrat. He served as speaker of the house in 1987, 1989, and 1991. In 1997, Kihano was convicted in the United States District of wire and mail fraud, and money laundering. However, Kihano was ordered released from federal prison in May 1999 because of poor health. Kihano died in Honolulu, Hawaii.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ 'American Legislative Leaders in the West, 1911-1994,' Nancy Weatherly Sharp and James Roger Sharp,' Greenwood Press, Westport, Connecticut and London: 1997, Biographical Sketch of Daniel James Kihano, page 162.
  2. ^ 'Kihano was friend to many.' Honolulu-Star Bulletin, Richard Borreca, January 27, 2000