Pat Takasugi

Pat Takasugi
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from District 10 Seat A
In office
December 1, 2008 – November 6, 2011
Preceded by Curtis Bowers
Succeeded by Gayle Batt
Director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture
In office
1996–2006
Governor Phil Batt
Dirk Kempthorne
Jim Risch
Succeeded by Celia Gould
Personal details
Born June 9, 1949
Brigham City, Utah
Died November 6, 2011
Boise, Idaho
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Suzanne Backe[1][2]
Children 3
Alma mater College of Idaho[2]
Profession farmer[2]
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1971–1976 (Active)
1976–1981 (Reserve)
Rank Captain
Unit 10th Special Forces Group[3]
Battles/wars Vietnam War[4]

Patrick Alan "Pat" Takasugi[4][5][6] (June 9, 1949 – November 6, 2011) was a Republican Idaho State Representative representing District 10 in the A seat.[7]

Life

After attending Wilder Holmes Elementary and Junior High schools, and Vallivue High School, he earned a B.A. in political science from the College of Idaho in 1971.[8]

After graduation, then he enlisted in the U.S. Army. In his military service, he was assigned to an Airborne unit, the Rangers, and the Special Forces, was elevated to the rank of captain, and he fulfilled his duty actively until 1976 and served as a reservist in additional five years.[3][5][8][9][10] Returned to Idaho, he ran a farm near Wilder and Homedale, and served as the director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture.[7][9][11] Celia Gould, a fellow Republican, succeeded him as director.[12]

He was a Japanese American.[13]

Memberships

He was affiliated with these organizations;[5][9]

Death

He died from pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare form of appendix cancer, while in office.[7][11][14] He is buried at the Wilder Cemetery.[10][11] Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch delivered eulogies for him on the Senate floor.[15][16]

References

  1. ↑ Onion World, p. 22, Columbia Publishing, March/April 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "LEGISLATIVE BRANCH" (PDF). Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Outstanding Alumni". College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Idaho. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Patrick Alan Takasugi. 1949 - 2011. Military Grave Location - US ARMY". Military Grave Search. FindGrave.org. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 "District 10-A Rep.: Pat Takasugi Q&A". The Idaho Press-Tribune. October 21, 2010. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Patrick Alan Takasugi Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". Dakan Funeral Chapel. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 "Idaho state Rep. Pat Takasugi dies at 62". Argus Observer. November 8, 2011. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  8. 1 2 Green, Nate (November 8, 2011). "Takasugi advocated for farmers". The Idaho Press-Tribune. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  9. 1 2 3 "Idaho State Rep. Pat Takasugi Dies at 62". Rafu Shimpo. December 30, 2011. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  10. 1 2 "Idaho icon to be laid to rest on Veteran's Day". www.newsbf.com. November 10, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  11. 1 2 3 "Rep. Pat Takasugi dies from rare form of cancer, services set". KTVB. November 9, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  12. ↑ Popkey, Daniel (March 20, 2012). "In Idaho Governor's Cabinet, women make less money than men". The McClatchy Company. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  13. ↑ Crosby, Ann (Aug 24, 2000). "Japanese-American farmers rise to position of influence". Argus Observer. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Rep. Takasugi to undergo cancer surgery". The Idaho Press-Tribune. December 21, 2010. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  15. ↑ "CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE November 10, 2011" (PDF). United States Government Publishing Office. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  16. ↑ "CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE November 17, 2011". United States Congress. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
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