STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1216

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    H.B. No. 274

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Economic Development and Technology, to which was referred H.B. No. 274 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PATRIOT DAY,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to honor those individuals who perished during the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, by designating September 11^th as "Patriot Day" in Hawaii.

     This measure also acknowledges the bravery and heroism of those individuals who assisted in rescue efforts following the September 11th attacks.

     Testimony in support of this measure was submitted by five concerned individuals.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Your Committee finds that the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, were one the deadliest and most damaging in the history of the United States.  Your Committee also finds that designating September 11th as "Patriot Day" will help to provide a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who perished on September 11, 2001, and also the vigilance that is needed to combat terrorism.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development and Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 274, and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be placed on the calendar for Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Economic Development and Technology,

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CAROL FUKUNAGA, Chair