SPARxy. as he was known. was one of the finest human beings I have known. I will always remember this thoughtful man who has contributed so much of his life to the service of his State and to our Nation. SPARK MATSUNAGA was born on October 8. 1916. on the Island of Kauai to a humble immigrant family from Japan. He worked hard and performed many odd jobs to support the family even while attending high school and as an undergraduate at the University of Hawaii. He earned several academic honors which included his election to the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society.
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