Joseph Toshiyuki Kuroda (born March 24, 1927) is an American former politician who served as a member of the Hawaii Senate.
Joseph T. Kuroda | |
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Member of the Hawaii Senate | |
In office 1972–1988 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Aiea, Hawaii, U.S. | March 24, 1927
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Hawaii |
Profession | educator |
Life and career
editKuroda 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.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Who's who in the West. Marquis-Who's Who. 1982. ISBN 9780837909189.
- ^ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/journal/senate/2014/Senate_Journal_2014_Regular_Session.pdf
- ^ "Hawai'i State Senate 1959-2014, 55 Years of Statehood: A Chronicle of Legislative History" (PDF). Hawai'i State Senate. 2014. Retrieved December 14, 2023.