STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1798-08

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2008

RE:   H.C.R. No. 81

      H.D. 1

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2008

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Tourism & Culture, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 81 entitled:

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 6TH OF EVERY YEAR AS TARTAN DAY IN HAWAII,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to honor Hawaii's strong and vibrant Scottish heritage by expressing the Legislature's support for the designation of April 6 of every year as Tartan Day in Hawaii.

     A concerned individual supported this measure.  A concerned individual supported the measure with amendments.  The Caledonian Society of Hawaii supported the intent of this measure.

     Your Committee has amended this measure by:

     (1)  Clarifying the characteristics and meanings of the colors found in the tartan selected to represent the State of Hawaii;

     (2)  Deleting the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii from the list of entities to receive a copy of this measure; and

     (3)  Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for style, clarity, and consistency.

     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. 81, as amended herein, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto as H.C.R. No. 81, H.D. 1.

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

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RYAN I. YAMANE, Chair