Joseph M. Souki

Joseph Souki
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 (1931-04-25) April 25, 1931
Puʻunene, Hawaii, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) 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

  1. ↑ hawaii.gov | House Speaker Joseph M. Souki Archived 2014-12-27 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ Sources: Joe Souki New House Speaker - Honolulu Civil Beat - Capitol Watch – Hawaii Politics and Government
  3. ↑ Souki ousts House Speaker Say with the help of Republicans - Hawaii News - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
  4. ↑ Joe Souki teams up with Republicans, Will be New House Speaker Hawaii Free Press
  5. ↑ State Rep. Joseph Souki says he's next speaker - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL
  6. ↑ Joseph M. Souki - Hawaii State Legislature - Open States
  7. ↑ Legislative Members Archived 2013-10-20 at the Wayback Machine.
  8. ↑ Representative Joseph Souki, Jr.'s Biography - Project Vote Smart
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