https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/08/09/norm-mineta-may-soon-get-a-statue-at-san-jose-airport/

San Jose’s international airport is named after the late Norman Y. Mineta — the former San Jose mayor, congressman and U.S. secretary of transportation — but now there’s a plan to place a bronze statue of him there as well.

The tribute has been in the works for two years, but it has gained traction since the May 3 death of the popular San Jose native, who became the first Asian American mayor of a major U.S. city, as well as the first Asian American cabinet secretary. The project has some high-powered names behind it serving as honorary co-chairs: U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, state Sen. Dave Cortese and legendary judo coach Yosh Uchida.