Joseph M. Souki
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Joseph M. Souki | |
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Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 2013 | |
Preceded by | Calvin Say |
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives (8th District) | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 1982 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Puʻunene, Hawaii | April 25, 1933
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Frances Borge |
Children | Desiree, Mark |
Residence | Wailuku, Hawaii |
Alma mater | Woodbury University (BBA, 1954) |
Profession | Real estate broker |
Religion | Catholic |
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Joseph M. Souki is a Democratic politician and current 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 is his second time as Speaker, having served previously 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Representative Joseph Souki, Jr.'s Biography - Project Vote Smart
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