STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1241-10

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2010

 

RE:   H.R. No. 54

      H.D. 1

 

 

 

 

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.R. No. 54 entitled:

 

"HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR, AND URGING PARTICIPATION IN, THE 6TH HEALING OUR SPIRIT WORLDWIDE GATHERING,"

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     The purpose of this resolution is to express the support of the House of Representatives for, and urge participation in, the 6^th Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Gathering in Honolulu, Hawaii, to celebrate indigenous cultures from around the world, focusing on common issues, wise practices, and successes in health, healing, and addictions within indigenous communities.

 

     The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (AHCC), Papa Ola Lokahi, Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association, Native Hawaiian Traditional Healing Center, and several concerned individuals testified in support of this resolution.

 

     Your Committee has amended this resolution by

 

(1)  Deleting language stating that the AHCC has committed to supporting the 6^th gathering through its participation and volunteerism, to acknowledge that many other community organizations are participating, volunteering their time and efforts, and supporting this gathering;

 

(2)  Deleting language stating that other organizations that work for the benefit of native Hawaiians have also been urged to attend the 6^th gathering;

 

(3)  Inserting language stating that other indigenous peoples from around the world will be attending the 6^th Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Gathering;

 

(4)  Inserting language stating that the Hawaiian culture is rich in healing methods, such as Hawaiian medicinal plants, lomi lomi, ho‘oponopono, and the natural healing powers of the sun and sea; and

 

(5)  Inserting language stating that the 6^th Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Gathering provides an opportunity for Hawaii to share its rich Hawaiian and diverse culture.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 54, as amended herein, and recommends that it be referred to the Committee on Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs in the form attached hereto as H.R. No. 54, H.D. 1.

 

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Hawaiian Affairs,

 

 

		____________________________ MELE CARROLL, Chair