Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Human Services, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 43 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to urge Hawaii's Congressional delegation to support legislation that assists hungry Americans.

The Hawaii Food Bank submitted testimony in support of this measure.

Your Committee recognizes that hunger is a terrible pall upon the face of our modern, 21^st Century democracy, and supports initiatives to ensure the fulfillment of the eternal Words which remind us,

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled."

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Human Services that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 43 and recommends its adoption.