HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. NO.

26

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2004

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 
   


HOUSE RESOLUTION

 

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Dr. Charles R. "Dick" Beamer, Ph.D., FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO THE hAWAII lIONS INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CAMP

 

 

WHEREAS, the life we enjoy as citizens of a Democratic society is made possible by those who have eagerly come forward to dedicate their lives as public servants; and

WHEREAS, DR. CHARLES R. "DICK" BEAMER, Ph.D., distinguished himself during the Korean War by crossing the line of fire to hasten the evacuation of wounded fellow servicemen regardless of the grave danger, thereby earning a Bronze Star; and

WHEREAS, DR. CHARLES R. "DICK" BEAMER, Ph.D., has organized and chaired the Hawaii Lions International Youth Camp, which brings young people from across Europe, Asia, and South America to Hawaii in order to improve cross-cultural communication and foster a greater awareness of the potential of our youth; and

WHEREAS, DR. CHARLES R. "DICK" BEAMER, Ph.D., has organized various community events in the Ewa Beach area, including the Leo Club at James Campbell High School, which encourages community service among its students, "Clean-Up Ewa Beach" community work days, and the widening and lighting of Fort Weaver Road; and

WHEREAS, DR. CHARLES R. "DICK" BEAMER, Ph.D., has served as a member of many organizations including the State Council on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, State Mental Health Advisory Council, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion, and was a Senior Citizen Intern in former Congressman Daniel Akaka's Office, and former Chairman and Member of Ewa Neighborhood Board No. 23; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-second Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2004, that this body hereby commends and applauds DR. CHARLES R. "DICK" BEAMER, Ph.D., for his noteworthy achievements, and extends to him its warmest aloha and best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors.

 

 

 

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