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(Honolulu) Shizue McKenna, an open lesbian, was nominated to the Hawaii Supreme Court for a 10-year term on Tuesday. Democratic Gov. Neil Abercrombie said this was “the most important decision” in his career, according to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
“I’m completely confident that Judge McKenna’s appointment will be something I’m proud of for the rest of my life,” he said.
McKenna said she was “excited and honored” about the nomination. Born in Tokyo and alumna of the University of Hawaii, McKenna and her partner, Denise Yamashiro, now have three children.
As the first openly gay judge on the Hawaii Supreme Court, McKenna hopes to give hope to those who feel they cannot succeed on behalf of their sexual orientation.
“I’m completely confident that Judge McKenna’s appointment will be something I’m proud of for the rest of my life,” he said.
McKenna said she was “excited and honored” about the nomination. Born in Tokyo and alumna of the University of Hawaii, McKenna and her partner, Denise Yamashiro, now have three children.
As the first openly gay judge on the Hawaii Supreme Court, McKenna hopes to give hope to those who feel they cannot succeed on behalf of their sexual orientation.
