Patsy Mink was born on 6 December 1927 in Paia, Maui, Hawaii, USA. She was married to John F. Mink. She died on 28 September 2002 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Co-authored Title IX bill in 1972, which led to expanded opportunities
for women and girls in athletics and academics. Bill renamed in 2003
through House Joint Resolution 113 to become known as the "Patsy T.
Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act."