Terrance W. H. Tom

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Terrance W. H. Tom
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
In office
1982–1998
Personal details
Political party Democratic [1]
Alma mater University of Hawaiʻi
University of San Francisco School of Law

Terrance W. H. Tom is an American politician. [2] He served as a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives. [3]

Life and career

Tom is blind. [4] He attended McKinley High School, the University of Hawaiʻi and the University of San Francisco School of Law. [5]

In 1982, Tom was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives, serving until 1998. [6]

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References

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  2. "Blind since birth, Rep. Tom sees with his heart". The Honolulu Advertiser . Honolulu, Hawaii. April 1, 1996. p. 3. Retrieved January 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  3. "State of Hawaii: House of Representatives (50th Anniversary of Statehood: August 21, 1959 to 2009)" (PDF). Hawaii State Legislature . 2009. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  4. "Family Connections, June Issue" (PDF). Hawaii State Bar Association . Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  5. Frank, David (August 24, 1980). "23rd District campaigns build on growth question". Honolulu Star-Bulletin . Honolulu, Hawaii. p. 29. Retrieved January 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  6. Tom, Terrance (2004), Children Like Me: About the Artist