STAND. COM. REP. NO. 859-06
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2006
RE: H.B. No. 3217
H.D. 1
Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say
Speaker, House of Representatives
Twenty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2006
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 3217, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO KUPUNA RECOGNITION DAY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this bill is to recognize the significant role of kupuna in Hawaii's culture, history, and traditions by:
(1) Establishing the fourth Saturday of July as "Kupuna Recognition Day"; and
(2) Appropriating funds to commemorate the establishment and observation of Kupuna Recognition Day.
The Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs and numerous concerned individuals testified in support of this bill. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the intent of this measure.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 3217, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ DWIGHT TAKAMINE, Chair |
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