Norman Y. Mineta, former Secretary of Transportation, member of Congress and Mayor of San Jose, reportedly died Tuesday at the age of 90.
, who first reported the story, that Mineta died at his home in Maryland due to a heart ailment.Born in 1932 in San Jose, Mineta and his family were among 120,000 Japanese Americans who were forced into internment camps during World War II.
In 1971, Mineta was elected mayor San Jose, the first Asian American to lead a major U.S. city. Four years later, he was elected to the first of 10 terms in Congress, where his accomplishments included chairing the House Transportation Committee and championing legislation offering a formal apology and compensation to Japanese Americans who were in internment camps.Mineta also served as Secretary of Commerce during the closing days of President Bill Clinton’s administration. After George W.
During his tenure as Transportation Secretary, Mineta led the department in its response to the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, issuing an unprecedented order to ground all flights. In the months after, Mineta helped lead the creation of the Transportation Security Administration. “San Jose’s favorite son has left us and I’m crushed,” Assemblymember Ash Kalra said in a tweet noting his passing.
A legend, a mentor, a public servant, a friend. San Jose’s favorite son has left us and I’m crushed. 😞
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