Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 125 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to demonstrate the Legislature's support for Project Ka Hale Pono's petition to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for a parcel of land to build a youth center.

Supportive testimony was submitted by a homesteader in Anahola, Island of Kauai, and a concerned private citizen. Comments were also submitted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.

Through a highly collaborative and inclusive process, Project Ka Hale Pono has brought together the resources of government, education, communities and private agencies to develop plans for a youth center in Anahola, Island of Kauai. This group, known as Anahola Based Community Development, is developing an application for federal funding to build the youth center.

Once completed, the youth center, to be known as Ka Hale Pono, will serve as a venue for needed services in the community, including after-school programs, family computer literacy classes, health services, informational sessions on college opportunities and financial aid, life skills training and training for workforce development.

In light of this, your Committee believes the adoption of this concurrent resolution will demonstrate the Legislature's support for the project, as well as reaffirm the State's commitment to improving the quality of life for our citizenry.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 125 and recommends its adoption.