Norman Mineta - San Jose, CA - Statues of Historic Figures on Waymarking.com

Mineta is depicted standing upright with his right hand placed over his heart, suggesting a patriotic gesture, possibly during the national anthem or a pledge. He is dressed in a suit and tie, with a solemn and dignified expression on his face. The bronze statue stands in front of a white cylindrical column, highlighting his presence in the space. This statue is located in the baggage claim area of the airport, honoring Norman Y. Mineta’s legacy and contributions to public service and aviation.

Norman "Norm" Yoshio Mineta (1931–2022) was a pioneering American statesman and public servant whose career broke numerous racial and political barriers. He was the first Asian American to serve as both U.S. Secretary of Transportation and U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and the first Asian American elected mayor of a major U.S. city—San Jose, California, from 1971 to 1975. Mineta also served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1995. A Japanese American interned during World War II at Heart Mountain, Wyoming, Mineta became a powerful advocate for civil liberties, transportation innovation, and public service. He founded the Mineta Transportation Institute and served as a business executive, Boy Scout, and Korean War veteran. His legacy is honored as a devoted son, husband, father, and a beloved leader from the Valley of Heart's Delight, now Silicon Valley.

The pedestal reads: "Norman "Norm" Yoshio Mineta (1931–2022)
First Asian American U.S. Secretary of Transportation and U.S. Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Congressman 1975–1995; First Asian American elected Mayor of San Jose 1971–1975
Founder, Mineta Transportation Institute, Business Executive
WWII Internee at Heart Mountain Site (WY); Boy Scout; Korean War Veteran
Devoted Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather
Child of the Valley of Heart’s Delight – Our Beloved Friend

Honorary Committee Co-Chairs
Danelle “Deni” Mineta Yoshino, Yoshi Uyesugi, Koichi “Ko” Nishimura
U.S. Congressmember Zoe Lofgren, California State Senator Dave Cortese
Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, City of San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo
Consul General of Japan in S.F. Noguchi Yasushi

Quest Valley Charities, Inc. Board of Directors
Chair Colleen Wilcox Ph.D., President Rod Diridon Sr., Treasurer Steven Pyle CPA
Corporate Secretary Lynda Ramirez Jones, Board Members Michael Fox Sr.,
Carl Guardino, April Halberstadt, Dr. Gloria B. Hom, Joyce Iwasaki Lenev, David Mineta,
Stuart Mineta, Connie Martinez, Karen Philbrick, Ph.D.,
Fernando R. Zazueta

Steven R. Davis, Sculptor and Visual Artist"

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