Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Media, Arts, Science, and Technology, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 320 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to request the Department of Land and Natural Resources to honor the first Monday in May as "Hawaii Historic Preservation Awareness Day" by holding events and activities that stimulate public interest in historic preservation.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and one individual.

The preservation of architecture, objects, and sites help to preserve the various cultures that coexist with each other in Hawaii for future generations and make the State unique. Historical preservation helps to promote the tourism industry, and is a vital educational resource on various cultures and ethnicity. The Department of Land and Natural Resources is charged with administering a comprehensive historic preservation program that includes developing and implementing interpretive programs for historic properties that are listed on or eligible for the Hawaii register of historic places.

Your Committee finds that designating the first Monday in May as "Hawaii Historic Preservation Awareness Day" will enable the Department of Land and Natural Resources to further its efforts in promoting public awareness and interest in historic preservation. Events and activities will educate the public, and encourage further efforts in historic preservation for future generations.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Media, Arts, Science, and Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 320, and recommends its adoption.