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Robert Phillip Marx (Bob Marx)
Robert Phillip Marx was born on January 23, 1949 in Oregon City, Oregon. Robert Marx has practiced law in Hilo, Hawaii for more than 30 years. He is the grandson of Maximina and Basilio Belen, who migrated to Hawaii in 1921. Bob is the father of four children, and also has three grandchildren. Robert Marx graduated from the Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, while holding a full-time job and supporting his family. Bob was elected to serve three terms in the Oregon State Legislature. Bob has been an activist for Daniel Akaka's senatorial campaign, and he was the co-chairman of Neil Abercrombie's gubernatorial campaign in 2009 and 2010. Bob has also served as a delegate to the Hawaii county convention since 2008. Bob and his firm have been awarded the titles of "Best Attorney" and "Best Law Office" by the Tribune Reader's Choice five times. Bob was also awarded the title of "Senior Advocate of the Year" by the American Association for retired people (AARP) and the Retired Teachers Association. Bob also served as the cheif counsel for the "Save The Nanawale Forest" Campaign. Bob Marx is currently running for 2nd Congressional District of Hawaii.

Early Life
Robert Marx's Father is Joseph Weslie Marx From Oregon city, Oregon grew up during the great depression and the dust bowl. He was a Bombadier Rear gunner in the Navy was stationed in Pearl Harbor. His mother is Louise Rosaline Belline From Honolulu Kalihi valley who was a Hula dancer. Bob attended Highland grade school in Salem, Oregon then he moved around and attended MorningSide grade school in south Salem, then attended Parrish Junior High School. Bob played football, basketball, and was the co-captain of the track team; Bob was also president of the Bob was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.