Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committees on Science, Arts, and Technology and Transportation, Military Affairs, and Government Operations, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 47 entitled:

beg leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to encourage the United States Postal Service to host the final ceremony commemorating the release of the "Souvenir Sheet" containing all twelve Chinese Lunar New Year postage stamps in Hawaii on January 2005.

Testimony in support of this measure was received from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and one individual.

Your Committees find that the United State Postal Service plans to issue a "Souvenir Sheet" containing all twelve Chinese Lunar New Year postage stamps, designed by renowned Hawaii born graphic artist Clarence Lee, on January 2005. The initial unveiling of this "Souvenir Sheet" took place at the East-West Center on December 29, 2003.

The ceremony marking the release of this "Souvenir Sheet" was originally scheduled to take place in Honolulu, Hawaii, but has been subsequently moved to San Francisco, California. Your Committees find that it is only proper that this important event, which honors Mr. Lee's work and important contributions in bringing about a greater awareness and appreciation of Chinese American history and culture across the nation, should take place in Mr. Lee's birthplace and hometown, Honolulu, Hawaii.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Science, Arts, and Technology and Transportation, Military Affairs, and Government Operations that are attached to this report, your Committees concur with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 47, and recommend its adoption.