STAND. COM. REP. NO.3184

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2002

RE: H.B. No. 1942

S.D. 1

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 1942, S.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO CELEBRATE THE ONE-HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF FILIPINOS TO HAWAII,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to establish a temporary commission to arrange for the commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the arrival of the first Filipinos to Hawaii.

The commission will be composed of fifteen members appointed by the Governor and will be allowed to seek grants from public and private sources to finance the celebratory activities.

Your Committee finds that in the nearly one hundred years since the arrival of the first Filipinos, Hawaii's multicultural heritage has been enriched by Filipino music, art, foods, and fashion. The economy of Hawaii, particularly its sugar and pineapple industries, and now its health care, diversified agriculture, and travel industries have been bolstered by the hard work of these immigrants and their children. This measure will help commemorate the past and celebrate the present contributions of the Filipino people to Hawaii.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1942, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair