Schatz Statement on the Passing of Congressman Mark Takai

HONOLULU – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Representative Mark Takai.

“This is the deepest of losses and one that I feel very personally because of my friendship with Mark.  Throughout his life, he was all about serving the people of Hawai‘i.  He gave so much, and had so much more yet to give.  My condolences to his wife Sami, his children, his parents, and his whole ohana, whose pride and support meant everything to Mark.  This is a sad day for all of Hawai‘i.”