STAND. COM. REP. NO.  974

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2009

RE:   H.R. No. 61

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.R. No. 61 entitled:

"HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ISSUE A STAMP HONORING PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this resolution is to recognize the life and achievements of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole by requesting the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Prince Kuhio.

     The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Hawaiian Homes Commission, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and Maluohai Residents' Association supported this resolution.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 61 and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Hawaiian Affairs,

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MELE CARROLL, Chair