Bill Text: HI HR102 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the 5th Annual Legislative Hawaiian Caucus Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-14 - (H) Resolution adopted in final form. [HR102 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2011-HR102-Introduced.html
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TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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HOUSE RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE 5TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE HAWAIIAN CAUCUS DAY.
WHEREAS, the people of the State of Hawai`i are always proud to recognize those special individuals who selflessly dedicate much of their time, energy, and natural talent to faithfully serve the community and contribute to the overall well-being of the State; and
WHEREAS, we are proud to honor four individuals that encompass all those qualities. These honorees include Mr. Jerry Konanui of Pahoa, Mr. Shad Kane of Kapolei, Ms. Leina`ala Heine of Waimanalo, and Kupuna Dorothy Kanani Awai of Haleiwa; and
WHEREAS, JERRY KONANUI of Pahoa is a Native Hawaiian Mahi`ai and a renowned and respected Hawaiian kupuna with extensive knowledge on the cultivation and propagation of kalo, awa, ko and `uala. He is credited with finding several varieties of Hawaiian kalo which were previously thought to be extinct and in recent years has been involved with the Hawaiian and taro farming communities’ efforts to restore and perpetuate Hawaii’s endemic food and medicinal plants and protect them from genetic modification; and
WHEREAS, SHAD KANE has been an instrumental leader in the Hawaiian community as well as the Kapolei and Makakilo areas through his involvement with numerous organizations such as the Kapolei Hawaiian Civic Club, the Royal Order of Kamehameha Ekahi, the O‘ahu Island Burial Council, the Makakilo/Kapolei/ Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board, and the West Oahu Employment Corporation. He has worked tirelessly to give the new "Second City" of Kapolei a strong Hawaiian cultural presence and has additionally worked for the preservation of our island's cultural, historical and environmental heritage. More affectionately known as Uncle Shad Kane, he has also been devoted to the promotion of job creation, recreational opportunities and civic involvement in the West O‘ahu area; and
WHEREAS, as a powerful influential figure in hula, LEINA’ALA KALAMA HEINE of Waimanalo has not only partaken in the annual presentation of the Merrie Monarch Festival as a competitor and judge, but she has also dedicated her life to the preservation of Hawaiian culture through the perpetuation of hula and preparing women to become future kumu hula and practitioners who aspire to carry on the traditions of mele oli and mele hula; and
WHEREAS, Kupuna DOROTHY KANANI AWAI of Haleiwa is recognized for her endless sharing and giving of her aloha and musical talents, giving her time, love, and support to numerous community events for decades. As a Hawaiian studies teacher and an ukulele instructor, Kupuna Awai has blessed our keiki with her mana'o, planted seeds of aloha, and taught the fundamentals of traditional Hawaiian music thereby perpetuating Hawaiian culture for our future generations. Truly, Kupuna Awai embraces and embodies the spirit of aloha; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-sixth Legislature of the State of Hawai`i, Regular Session of 2011, that this body commends and honors JERRY KONANUI, SHAD KANE, LEINA’ALA KALAMA HEINE, and DOROTHY KANANI AWAI who selflessly dedicate much of their time, energy, and natural talent to faithfully serve the community and contribute to the overall well-being of the State, and extends to them its deepest gratitude, warmest aloha, and best wishes for continued success.
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Celebrating the 5th Annual Legislative Hawaiian Caucus Day.
