Joseph M. Souki

Joseph Souki
Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 16, 2013
Preceded by Calvin Say
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 8th district
Assumed office
1982
Preceded by ???
Personal details
Born (1933-04-25) April 25, 1933
Puʻunene, Hawaii, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Frances Borge
Children Desiree
Mark
Alma mater Woodbury University
Religion Roman Catholicism
Website House website

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]

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