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Joe Kuroda

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Joseph T. Kuroda
Member of the Hawaii Senate
In office
1972–1988
Personal details
Born (1927-03-24) March 24, 1927 (age 97)
Aiea, Hawaii, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Hawaii
Professioneducator

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

Life and career

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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.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Who's who in the West. Marquis-Who's Who. 1982. ISBN 9780837909189.
  2. ^ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/journal/senate/2014/Senate_Journal_2014_Regular_Session.pdf
  3. ^ "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.