John T. Ushijima

John T. Ushijima (March 13, 1924 – August 13, 2006) was an American politician. He served as a member of the Hawaii Senate.

Life and career Ushijima was born in Hilo, Hawaii. During the Second World War he served in Europe with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. After the War, he attended Grinnell College and George Washington University Law School. from Hawaii's first post-statehood election in 1959 until his retirement in 1982. While in the Senate, Ushijima supported legislation on health care, housing, and non-discrimination. saying that "The enforcement of a statute against a victimless act is impossible".

Ushijima later served on the Board of Regents for the state-wide University of Hawaii system. attested to be the brother of his fellow Hilo-based legislator, State Representative Charles T. Ushijima, other sources listed them as having separate parents.

Ushijima died on August 13, 2006, at the age of 82.