Former Sen. Daniel Akaka of Hawaii dies at 93

[David__77]

Source: The Hill

Former Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii), who served in Congress for more than three decades, died on Thursday at the age of 93, The Honolulu Star Advertiser reported.

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"I have always strived to serve the people with much love and aloha, never forgetting my humble beginnings, and it is my hope that they, too, will continue this tradition," Akaka said in a 2011 statement announcing his retirement.

The piece of legislation most closely associated with the Hawaii Democrat, the so-called Akaka bill, which sought to grant self-governance to Native Hawaiians, made it through the House during his time as a representative. But the measure never gained enough support in the Senate, despite a 12-year effort by Akaka.



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[dalton99a]

1. R.I.P. to a good senator.

[turbinetree]

2. He was a GOOD GUY and a HERO

[mahina]

5. Very true!

[BumRushDaShow]

3. Wow. R.I.P.

And as a WW2 vet, thank you for your service!!!

[cab67]

4. I met him briefly a few years ago.

He was a gentleman.

[bronxiteforever]

6. R.I.P. Senator. Truly a good guy.

[oasis]

7. Sen. Akaka was a steadfast friend of postal unions.

R.I.P. Sen. Dan.