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King County Executive Dow Constantine mourns passing of community leader Kip Tokuda

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King County Executive
Dow Constantine


King County Executive Dow Constantine mourns passing of community leader Kip Tokuda

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Former state legislator passed away Saturday of heart attack while fishing on Whidbey Island

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"I am shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of former State Representative and community leader Kip Tokuda.

"Kip was a respected colleague and mentor during my service in the state Legislature. He devoted his career to improving the lives of our region's children and families. We have lost a dedicated public servant, a visionary leader and pioneer for the Asian American community, and devoted husband, father, brother, and son.

"Kip will be greatly missed. I offer my deepest condolences to his family and the many members of our community whose lives he touched."



King County Executive
Dow Constantine
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