HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. NO.

285

TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2009

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 


HOUSE RESOLUTION

 

 

congratulating reynaldo D. Graulty on the occasion of his retirement.

 

 

 


     WHEREAS, the Legislature is proud to recognize unique individuals in the community whose strong leadership stands out from the rest, who have had, and will continue to have a positive impact on all those whom they touch; and  

 

     WHEREAS, REYNALDO D. GRAULTY was born in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines, 60 years ago, immigrated to the United States and completed his studies in New York, and arrived in Hawaii to serve in the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, then went on to earn a law degree at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, after which he began working as an attorney in private practice in Honolulu; and

    

     WHEREAS, REYNALDO D. GRAULTY was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1982 and again in 1984, beginning his illustrious career in our State government, also serving his constituency in The Senate from 1992 to 1996; and 

 

     WHEREAS, in 1997, REYNALDO D. GRAULTY was appointed by Governor Benjamin Cayetano to serve as the State Insurance Commissioner; and

 

     WHEREAS, in 1999, REYALDO D. GRAULTY was appointed to the Circuit Court of the First Circuit, where he presided over numerous cases, ensuring that our State laws are interpreted and applied in a just, equitable, judicious, and prudent manner; and

 

     WHEREAS, REYNALDO D. GRAULTY has the distinction of faithfully serving the people of Hawaii through all three branches of government legislative, executive, and judiciary, whose selfless dedication has made a difference in the lives of the people in Hawaii, and whose intelligence, thoughtfulness, and sense of fairness and guidance will be greatly missed upon his retirement; now therefore,

    

     BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-fifth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2009, that this body hereby commends and congratulates the accomplishments of JUDGE REYNALDO D. GRAULTY, and extends to him its warmest aloha and best wishes for continued prosperity, health, and happiness during his retirement years.

 

 

 

 

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title: 

Reynaldo D. Graulty; Retirement