Paull Shin
Paull Shin | |
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Shin attending a uniform inspection in 2004 | |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 11, 1999 – January 7, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jeannette Wood |
| Succeeded by | Marko Liias |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – January 9, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | John Beck |
| Succeeded by | Renee Radcliff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shin Hobom September 27, 1935 Paju, Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Died | April 12, 2021 (aged 85) Edmonds, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Donna June Skaggs |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University (BA) University of Pittsburgh (MA) University of Washington (PhD) |
| Profession | Professor |
| Website | Official |
Paull Hobom Shin (Korean name Shin Hobom; 신호범; September 27, 1935 – April 12, 2021) was an American politician and educator who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, the first Korean American ever elected to the Washington State Legislature. Shin was a member of the Democratic Party, elected from the 21st Legislative District, in southwest Snohomish County. Cities within the district include Mukilteo and portions of Everett, Edmonds, and Lynnwood. Senator Shin served on the Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development and Trade & Economic Development Committees.