STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1960

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2007

RE:   H.C.R. No. 244

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2007

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Tourism & Culture, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 244 entitled:

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 28 AS CONFUCIUS DAY IN HAWAII,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to formally recognize the contributions of Confucius to the culture of our state and to communities and nations around the world by designating September 28 as Confucius Day in Hawaii.

     The University of Hawaii, East-West Center, Chinese Language Teachers Association, and several concerned individuals supported this measure.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Tourism & Culture that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 244 and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Tourism & Culture,

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RYAN I. YAMANE, Chair