Schatz Sends Condolences Upon Passing of Jean King

Honolulu – United States Senator Brian Schatz (D- Hawai‘i) issued the following statement today regarding the passing of former Lieutenant Governor Jean King, who served as the State of Hawai‘i’s Lieutenant Governor from 1978 to 1982:

“Our condolences to the family and many friends across the State of the former Lieutenant Governor Jean King.  She was a trailblazing leader known for her work on the State Sunshine Law, the Shoreline Protection Act and her constant compassion for the downtrodden.  She was an active Democrat throughout her life, a regular at State Conventions and she will be deeply missed.” 

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