Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred H.R. No. 31 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this resolution is to request that the Department of Education (DOE), with broad community participation and in conjunction with youth, various community leaders, and other agencies, assist in developing community-based programs on the island of Hawaii that encourage positive youth outcomes, including leadership development, team spirit, high self-esteem, and reinforcement of values that result in positive contributions to the community.

Many concerned students from Laupahoehoe Elementary & High School, Hilo High School, and Honokaa High and Intermediate School testified in support of this resolution. DOE supported the intent of this measure.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 31 and recommends its adoption.