Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.R. No. 55 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge Samuel Manaiakalani Kamakau's contributions in memorializing Hawaiian history by proclaiming October 29, 2005, as Samuel Manaiakalani Kamakau Day.

The North Shore Neighborhood Board No. 27 and a concerned individual testified in support of this measure.

Many consider Samuel Manaiakalani Kamakau as one of Hawaii's greatest historians of Hawaiian culture and heritage. Born 190 years ago in Mokuleia, Oahu, Samuel Manaiakalani Kamakau accurately recorded native Hawaiian history, thereby preserving for posterity the legacy of a storied people.

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. 55 and recommends its adoption.