Joseph M. Souki
Joseph Souki | |
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| 10th Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives | |
| In office January 16, 2013 – May 4, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Calvin Say |
| Succeeded by | Scott Saiki |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office 1982 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1931 Puʻunene, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Frances Borge |
| Children | Desiree Mark |
| Alma mater | Woodbury University |
| Website | House website |
Joseph M. Souki (born 1933) is an American Democratic politician and former Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives.[1] He replaced former Speaker Calvin Say in 2013, after organizing a coalition with both Democrats and Republicans.[2][3][4] This was his second tenure as Speaker, as he had previously served from 1993 to 1999.[5] He has represented Hawaii's 8th District since 1982, and has served as Chair of the Finance Committee and the Transportation Committee. He has been the primary sponsor of 825 bills.[6] Before becoming a politician, Souki was a real estate broker and Executive Director of the Maui Economic Opportunity.[7] He also served as a Private First Class in the United States Army from 1954-1956.[8]
References
- ^ hawaii.gov | House Speaker Joseph M. Souki Archived 2014-12-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Sources: Joe Souki New House Speaker - Honolulu Civil Beat - Capitol Watch – Hawaii Politics and Government
- ^ Souki ousts House Speaker Say with the help of Republicans - Hawaii News - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ^ Joe Souki teams up with Republicans, Will be New House Speaker Hawaii Free Press
- ^ State Rep. Joseph Souki says he's next speaker - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL
- ^ Joseph M. Souki - Hawaii State Legislature - Open States
- ^ Legislative Members Archived 2013-10-20 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Representative Joseph Souki, Jr.'s Biography - Project Vote Smart
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