Kip Tokuda
Kip Tokuda | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
| In office January 9, 1995 – January 13, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse Wineberry |
| Succeeded by | Eric Pettigrew |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1946 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, 2013 (aged 66) Whidbey Island, Washington, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Washington (BA, MSW) |
| Occupation | social worker, politician |
Kip Yoshino Tokuda (October 8, 1946 – July 13, 2013) was an American social worker and politician.[1]
Background[]
Tokuda was born in 1946 in Seattle, Washington. His parents George and Tamako (born Inouye) owned the Tokuda Pharmacy, which was located on Jackson Street at the time.[1] He was raised in Seattle's Central District and on Beacon Hill neighborhoods.[1] He initially attended Garfield High School, but transferred and graduated from Cleveland High School.[1] Tokuda received both his bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Washington (1969, B.A. in sociology, master's degree in social work in 1973).[2] He was director of children's and human services programs.
He served in the Washington House of Representatives 1995-2003 as a Democrat.[3][4] Tokuda was chairman of the House Children and Family Services Committee of the state House.[1] He was also a member of the Appropriations Committee and the Juvenile Justice and Family Law Committee in the chamber.[1]
Tokuda founded the .[1] On April 29, 2012, Tokuda was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette by Emperor Akihito for promoting positive relations between Japan and the United States.[5]
Death[]
Tokuda died of a heart attack on July 13, 2013 at age 66 while fishing on Whidbey Island.[6]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g Thompson, Lynn (2013-07-15). "Former state legislator Kip Tokuda dies while fishing". Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 2013-08-25. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
- ^ "OMA&D Mourns Loss of Kip Tokuda". Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity. University of Washington. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ Our Campaigns.com-Kip Tokuda
- ^ Votesmart.org-Kip Tokuda
- ^ "Former Washington State Lawmaker Kip Tokuda Dies at 66", Rafu Shimpo, July 18, 2013
- ^ Former State Lawmaker Kip Tokuda Dies Archived 2013-07-17 at archive.today
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