Clarence Yung Chen Tom

Background

Tom, Clarence Yung Chen was born on January 25, 1927 in Honolulu. Son of John Chong and Dorothy Oi Fook (Ing) Tom.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1947. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1957. Master City Planning, Harvard University, 1959.

Career

Chemical engineer, Libby, McNeill & Libby, Honolulu, 1947-1950, 52-54; planner, City and County Honolulu, 1958-1989; chief environmental and plans assessment branch department general planning, City and County Honolulu, 1960-1988. Member Hawaii Census Tract Committee, 1960-1989.

Achievements

• Clarence Yung Chen Tom has been listed as a noteworthy city and county official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Junior warden St. Mary's Church, Honolulu, 1970-1982. Vestryman Church Holy Nativity, Honolulu, 1984-1986. Served with United States Army, 1950-1952, Korea.

Member Hawaii Government Employees Association (steward 1971-1972, 81-82, alternate steward 1988).

Connections

Married Vivian Kam Oi Lum, July 19, 1969. Children: Claire-Anne, Karen-Anne, Patricia-Anne.