STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3150

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    H.C.R. No. 33

       H.D. 1

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2014

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 33, H.D. 1, entitled:

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ALLOW "FLYOVERS" TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE ARMED FORCES DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, VETERANS DAY, AND THE ANNIVERSARY OF PEARL HARBOR,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose and intent of this measure is to urge the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense to honor and recognize Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and the anniversary of Pearl Harbor with flyovers.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the State Office of Veterans Services, The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, and three individuals.  Your Committee received comments on this measure from the State Department of Defense.

     Your Committee finds that military flyovers are a reminder that our freedom was paid for by the sacrifices and dedication of those who fought in the United States Armed Forces.  Flyovers are a sign of honor, respect, and remembrance of our armed forces.  This measure honors and recognizes those who served or continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces and those who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 33, H.D. 1 and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs,

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WILL ESPERO, Chair