Pat Takasugi
| Pat Takasugi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 10 Seat A | |
|
In office December 1, 2008 – November 6, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Ring |
| Succeeded by | Gayle Batt |
| Director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture | |
|
In office 1996–2006 | |
| Governor |
Phil Batt Dirk Kempthorne Jim Risch |
| Succeeded by | Celia Gould |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 9, 1949 Brigham City, Utah |
| Died |
November 6, 2011 Boise, Idaho |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Suzanne Backe[1] |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | College of Idaho |
| Profession | farmer |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1971–1976 |
| Rank |
 Captain |
| Unit | 10th Special Forces Group[2] |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War[3] |
Patrick Alan "Pat" Takasugi[3][4][5] (June 9, 1949 – November 6, 2011) was a Republican Idaho State Representative representing District 10 in the A seat.[6]
Life
After attending Wilder Holmes Elementary and Junior High schools, and Vallivue High School, he earned a B.A. in political science from the College of Idaho in 1971.[7]
After graduation, then he enlisted in the U.S. Army. In his military service, he was assigned to an Airborne unit, the Rangers, and the Special Forces, was elevated to the rank of captain, and he fulfilled his duty actively until 1976.[2][4][7][8][9] Returned to Idaho, he ran a farm near Wilder and Homedale, and served as the director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture.[6][8][10] Celia Gould, a fellow Republican, succeeded him as director.[11]
He was a Japanese American.[12]
Memberships
He was affiliated with these organizations;[4][8]
- Boy Scout Troop #277
- Caldwell American Legion Post #35
- Caldwell Chamber of Commerce
- Canyon County Deputy Sherriff Patrol Reserve
- Canyon County Farm Bureau
- Canyon County Republican Party
- Coalition for Ag’s Future
- Food Producers of Idaho
- Idaho Crop Improvement Association
- Idaho-Eastern Oregon Seed Association
- Idaho Grain Producers Association
- Idaho-Oregon Fruit and Vegetable Association
- Idaho Smart Growth
- Leadership Idaho Agriculture
- National Council of Ag Employers
- National Federation of Independent Businesses
- National Rifle Association
- The Nature Conservancy
- Our Lady of the Valley Parish
- Wilder Farm Labor Committee
Death
He died from pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare form of appendix cancer, while in office at a hospital in Boise.[6][10][13]
His funeral services was held at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and he buried at the Wilder Cemetery.[9][10]
On November 10 and 17, 2011, Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, U.S. Senators from Idaho, delivered eulogies for him on the floor respectively.[14][15]
References
- ↑ Onion World, p. 22, Columbia Publishing, March/April 2013.
- 1 2 "Outstanding Alumni". College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Idaho. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
- 1 2 "Patrick Alan Takasugi. 1949 - 2011. Military Grave Location - US ARMY". Military Grave Search. FindGrave.org. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "District 10-A Rep.: Pat Takasugi Q&A". The Idaho Press-Tribune. October 21, 2010. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Patrick Alan Takasugi Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". Dakan Funeral Chapel. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Idaho state Rep. Pat Takasugi dies at 62". Argus Observer. November 8, 2011. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- 1 2 Green, Nate (November 8, 2011). "Takasugi advocated for farmers". The Idaho Press-Tribune. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Idaho State Rep. Pat Takasugi Dies at 62". Rafu Shimpo. December 30, 2011. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- 1 2 "Idaho icon to be laid to rest on Veteran's Day". www.newsbf.com. November 10, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Rep. Pat Takasugi dies from rare form of cancer, services set". KTVB. November 9, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- ↑ Popkey, Daniel (March 20, 2012). "In Idaho Governor's Cabinet, women make less money than men". The McClatchy Company. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ↑ Crosby, Ann (Aug 24, 2000). "Japanese-American farmers rise to position of influence". Argus Observer. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Rep. Takasugi to undergo cancer surgery". The Idaho Press-Tribune. December 21, 2010. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
- ↑ "CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE November 10, 2011" (PDF). United States Government Publishing Office. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ↑ "CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE November 17, 2011". United States Congress. Retrieved March 1, 2016.