"Governor Ariyoshi devoted his life to Hawaii with humility, discipline and an unwavering sense of responsibility to the people he served. He led our state during a pivotal moment with quiet strength and integrity."
"Ariyoshi was born on 12 March 1926, in a two-room tenement near Honolulu Harbor to parents who immigrated to Hawaii from Japan. His father, Ryozo, a sumo wrestler from Fukuoka prefecture, became a stevedore and owner of a dry cleaning shop in Hawaii."
"In his 1997 autobiography, With Obligation to All, Ariyoshi wrote about growing up with a lisp. The fact that we had no money did not seem to be a barrier, but I had a barrier of a different kind."
George R. Ariyoshi, the first Asian American governor in the United States, died at 100 years old. He served as Hawaii's governor from 1973 to 1986, leading the state with humility and responsibility. Ariyoshi was a three-term governor and played a significant role during a transformative period for Hawaii's Democratic party. Born to Japanese immigrant parents, he overcame early challenges, including a speech impediment, to become a prominent political figure. His legacy as a trailblazer and public servant is expected to endure for generations.
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