John T. Ushijima

John T. Ushijima
Member of the Hawaii Senate
In office 1959–1982
Personal details
Born	(1924-03-13)March 13, 1924 Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.
Died	August 13, 2006(2006-08-13) (aged 82)
Political party	Republican Democratic
Relatives	Charles T. Ushijima (brother)[1]
Alma mater	Grinnell College George Washington University Law School

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[3] from 1959 to 1982.

Ushijima died[4] on August 13, 2006, at the age of 82.

References

1. "Record Vote". The Honolulu Advertiser. Honolulu, Hawaii. November 6, 1968. p. 4. Retrieved September 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
2. Yount, David (1996). Who Runs the University?: The Politics of Higher Education in Hawaii, 1985-1992. University of Hawai'i Press. p. 137. ISBN 9780824818210 – via Google Books.
3. State Elective Officials and the Legislature, Council of State Governments, 1981
4. Borreca, Richard (August 15, 2006). "WWII vet helped craft early social legislation: John T. Ushijima / Former Senate President". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved September 23, 2023.