STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1318

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2009

RE:   H.R. No. 55

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committees on Human Services and Health, to which was referred H.R. No. 55 entitled:

"HOUSE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, RECOGNIZING MARCH AS ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME AND ADULT FOSTER HOME OPERATORS MONTH,"

beg leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this resolution is to recognize March as Adult Residential Care Home and Adult Foster Home Operators Month.

     A concerned individual testified in support of this measure.

     Your Committees find that a large segment of Hawaii's population is aging.  By 2010, 1 in 4 persons in this State will be over the age of 60.  With the rising cost of living, caring for an aging relative can be quite difficult especially in these tough economic times.  Adult Care Home and Adult Foster Home Operators are crucial in helping families care for their kupuna.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Human Services and Health that are attached to this report, your Committees concur with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 55 and recommend its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Human Services and Health,

____________________________ RYAN I. YAMANE, Chair

____________________________ JOHN M. MIZUNO, Chair