S. Floyd Mori
Shiro Floyd Mori (born May 30, 1939) is an American politician and educator.
S. Floyd Mori | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 15th district | |
| In office 1975–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Bee, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert Marguth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 30, 1939 Murray, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Irene Mano ( m. 1962) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University (Master's degree) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army Reserves |
Mori was born in Murray, Utah; his parents emigrated to the United States from Japan. Mori graduated from Jordan High School in Sandy, Utah. He served in the United States Army and also served as an LDS missionary in Hawaii.[1] Mori received a bachelor's degree with a dual major in Economics and Asian Studies and a master's degree in Economics and Political Science, both from Brigham Young University.[1] He also went to University of Southern California, University of California, Los Angeles, and Stanford University. Mori taught economics at Chabot College. He was also involved with the Japanese American Citizens League.
From 1972 to 1975, Mori served on the Pleasanton, California City Council and also served as mayor of Pleasanton. Mori then served in the California State Assembly from 1975 to 1981 and was a Democrat.[2][3]
Notes
- Mori, S. Floyd (2017). The Japanese American story. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Yorkkshire Publishing. p. 31. ISBN 9781947247369.
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