STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3811

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: S.R. No. 18

S.D. 1

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts, to which was referred S.R. No. 18 entitled:

"SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 17 THROUGH APRIL 23, 2022, AS VOLUNTEER WEEK IN THE STATE OF HAWAII,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to recognize April 17 through April 23, 2022, as Volunteer Week in the State of Hawaii.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from Kanu Hawaii and one individual.

Your Committee finds that many public agencies and private organizations in small towns, rural counties, and even the largest cities, would not be able to function without the services provided by volunteers. Volunteers not only provide valuable support to communities in times of need, but also strengthen the foundation of neighborhoods and communities, as volunteerism magnifies one's ability to contribute to the greater good and creates social momentum that increases their desire to engage fully with the community. Your Committee also acknowledges that the selfless dedication of services by volunteers in the country has been essential, especially while the nation confronted and continues to recover from the disturbances caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Your Committee further finds that in 1974, the United States, through presidential proclamation, designated the third week of April as National Volunteer Week to support, extend, and enhance the vital and valuable services offered by volunteers, and that the State of Hawaii recognized and participated in National Volunteer Week in 2020 and 2021. This measure recognizes April 17 through April 23, 2022, as Volunteer Week in the State of Hawaii, to honor volunteers in the community and encourage participation in service projects and community engagement throughout the week.

Your Committee has amended this measure by:

(1) Amending its title to read "Recognizing April 17 through April 23, 2022, as Volunteer Week Hawaii throughout the State";

(2) Including the mayors of the four counties of the State of Hawaii as additional recipients of its certified copies; and

(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.R. No. 18, as amended herein, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto as S.R. No. 18, S.D. 1.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts,

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair