Tulsi Gabbard
Tulsi Gabbard (/ˈtʌlsi ˈɡæbərd/, born Aprile 12, 1981) is an American politeecian an member o the Democratic Pairty wha haes been the Unitit States Representative for Hawaii's 2nt congressional destrict syne 2013. She wis also a vice-chair o the Democratic National Committee till Februar 28, 2016, when she resigned in order tae endorse Senator Bernie Sanders for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination.[1] Electit in 2012, she is the first American Samoan[2] an the first Hindu member o the Unitit States Congress,[3] an, alang wi Tammy Duckworth, ane o its first female combat veterans.[4]
Tulsi Gabbard | |
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| Member o the U.S. Hoose o Representatives frae Hawaii's 2nt destrict | |
| Assumed office Januar 3, 2013 | |
| Precedit bi | Mazie Hirono |
| Member o the Honolulu City Council frae the 6t destrict | |
| In office Januar 2, 2011 – August 16, 2012 | |
| Precedit bi | Rod Tam |
| Succeedit bi | Carol Fukunaga |
| Member o the Hawaii Hoose o Representatives frae the 42nt destrict | |
| In office 2002–2004 | |
| Precedit bi | Mark Moses |
| Succeedit bi | Rida Cabanilla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 Aprile 1981 Leloaloa, American Samoa, U.S. |
| Poleetical pairty | Democratic |
| Spoose(s) | Eduardo Tamayo (2002–2006) Abraham Williams (2015–present) |
| Alma mater | Hawaii Pacific Varsity (BS) |
| Wabsteid | House website |
| Militar service | |
| Allegiance |  Unitit States |
| Service/brainch |  Unitit States Airmy |
| Years o service | 2004–present |
| Rank |  Major |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awairds |  Meritorious Service Medal Airmy Commendation Medal wi Oak Leaf Cluster Army Achievement Medal wi Oak leaf cluster Airmy Guid Conduct Medal Combat Medical Badge German Airmed Forces Badge for Militar Proficiency in Gowd |
References
eedit- ↑ "Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard resigns from DNC, endorses Bernie Sanders". Reuters. 28 Februar 2016. Retrieved 28 Februar 2016.
- ↑ "Faleomavaega congratulates Tulsi Gabbard as first Samoan woman elected to the U.S. Congress". Samoa News. 30 November 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
Congressman Faleomavaega has congratulated Tulsi Gabbard on her recent election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Gabbard will become the first Samoan-American congresswoman after her swearing in ceremony at the opening of the 113th Congress.
- ↑ "Hindu-American Tulsi Gabbard wins Democratic primary in Hawaii". The Economic Times. 12 August 2012.
- ↑ Cindy Huang and Ellen Rolfes (12 November 2012). "Meet the Incoming Congressional Class Veterans". PBS. Retrieved 26 Januar 2016.