Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Economic Development and Technology, to which was referred S.R. No. 108 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to request the Governor to designate the month of August 2002 as the "Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Ho'olaulea" to commemorate his lifetime accomplishments as Hawaii's goodwill ambassador to the world of recreational ocean, family, and cultural activities.

Testimony in support of this measure was received from an individual.

Your Committee finds that Duke Paoa Kahanamoku is a Hawaii icon as a result of his exemplary contributions in athletics, culture, civics, and humanity. His legacy should be appropriately recognized and celebrated.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development and Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.R. No. 108 and recommends its adoption.