This document summarizes the opening remarks of the Senate President for the 28th Legislature in Hawaii. It discusses priorities around preserving Hawaiian culture and music, protecting the environment and beaches, improving voter participation, establishing ethics oversight, supporting the economy, addressing infrastructure and housing needs, reforming health systems and education. The President aims to promote transparency, tackle issues of homelessness, land use and permitting through collaborative solutions.
The document requests that the State of Hawaii and County of Maui acquire the East Maui Irrigation System based on several points:
- The system is important for diversified agriculture in Maui as the sugar industry has declined.
- Precedent exists from 1876 for the government to acquire water systems like this once they are established by private entities.
- The replacement cost of the system is estimated to be at least $200 million, making it difficult for private parties to continue managing it.
- Maui County has shown willingness to acquire and manage water systems through its planned purchase of Wailuku Water Company lands.
“Science is an integral part of culture. It's not this foreign thing, done by an arcane priesthood. It's one of the glories of the human intellectual tradition.” - Stephen Jay Gould
“The TMT isn’t your usual story about the clash between science and culture; it’s a story about successfully finding a balance between the two.” - Stephanie Nagata, Director, Office of Mauna Kea Management
The chairman opens with welcoming remarks to guests at an ICT cocktail party. [1] He explains that the party aims to build ICT partnerships through networking. [2] He then announces that Mongolia is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its ICT sector with various events, including a national policy forum and ICT expo. [3] International cooperation events will also be held in July.
The document discusses the values embodied by intramural sports such as sportsmanship, teamwork, and unity. It urges participants to enjoy the three-day intramurals through healthy competition, respect for all, and acceptance of both winning and losing without fights, abusive language, or disrespect. The purpose of the intramurals is to unwind and inspire through cheering, not add stress. All are welcomed to participate in the DCCP Vigan Intramurals 2012.
This speech welcomes guests to the school's annual day celebration and provides an overview of the past academic year. It discusses the school's growth over the past 9 years, with the first batch of class 10 students giving their board exams. It highlights the school's academic achievements, with most students expected to achieve high marks. It also notes challenges faced over the year, but says the school learned from these experiences. It concludes by looking forward to continued improvement and defining goals for the upcoming year focused on responsibility and accountability.
SOURCES of STRENGTH - Meditations On Scripture For A Living Faith
“There are fifty-two meditations in this book, one for each week of the year. But don’t feel constrained to pace yourself accordingly.” --- Jimmy Carter. Plains Georgia, June 1997
CHAPTER FIFTY – TWO
Take a Chance
Whoever watches the wind will not plant;
whoever looks at the cloud will not reap. . . .
Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your
hands be idle, for you do not know which will succeed,
whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.
ECCLESIASTES 11:4, 6
“So if we wait for perfection in our lives, for exactly the right moment, then we may never act! This message applies to all of us.”
--- James Earl Carter Jr., 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize recipient 2002
Dignity and pride are not only two different feelings, but, in some ways, opposites. You can step on your pride to preserve your dignity. You can destroy your dignity because of your pride.
- Luigina Sgarro
When it comes to human dignity, we cannot make compromises.
- Angela Merkel
We must build a new world, a far better world one in which the eternal dignity of man is respected.
- Harry S. Truman
This document summarizes the accomplishments of a grassroots environmental movement in Hawaii in the past year, which were made possible through the contributions and support of nearly 10,000 individuals. Key accomplishments include winning protections for biodiversity in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, protecting over 3.5 million acres of coral from unrestricted bioprospecting, helping make Maui County taro-free, pursuing expanded protections for the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, and supporting legal actions regarding sea turtles and the sacred Mauna Kea summit. The grassroots movement was able to achieve these successes with the financial support of its members.
The document requests that the State of Hawaii and County of Maui acquire the East Maui Irrigation System based on several points:
- The system is important for diversified agriculture in Maui as the sugar industry has declined.
- Precedent exists from 1876 for the government to acquire water systems like this once they are established by private entities.
- The replacement cost of the system is estimated to be at least $200 million, making it difficult for private parties to continue managing it.
- Maui County has shown willingness to acquire and manage water systems through its planned purchase of Wailuku Water Company lands.
“Science is an integral part of culture. It's not this foreign thing, done by an arcane priesthood. It's one of the glories of the human intellectual tradition.” - Stephen Jay Gould
“The TMT isn’t your usual story about the clash between science and culture; it’s a story about successfully finding a balance between the two.” - Stephanie Nagata, Director, Office of Mauna Kea Management
The chairman opens with welcoming remarks to guests at an ICT cocktail party. [1] He explains that the party aims to build ICT partnerships through networking. [2] He then announces that Mongolia is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its ICT sector with various events, including a national policy forum and ICT expo. [3] International cooperation events will also be held in July.
The document discusses the values embodied by intramural sports such as sportsmanship, teamwork, and unity. It urges participants to enjoy the three-day intramurals through healthy competition, respect for all, and acceptance of both winning and losing without fights, abusive language, or disrespect. The purpose of the intramurals is to unwind and inspire through cheering, not add stress. All are welcomed to participate in the DCCP Vigan Intramurals 2012.
This speech welcomes guests to the school's annual day celebration and provides an overview of the past academic year. It discusses the school's growth over the past 9 years, with the first batch of class 10 students giving their board exams. It highlights the school's academic achievements, with most students expected to achieve high marks. It also notes challenges faced over the year, but says the school learned from these experiences. It concludes by looking forward to continued improvement and defining goals for the upcoming year focused on responsibility and accountability.
SOURCES of STRENGTH - Meditations On Scripture For A Living Faith
“There are fifty-two meditations in this book, one for each week of the year. But don’t feel constrained to pace yourself accordingly.” --- Jimmy Carter. Plains Georgia, June 1997
CHAPTER FIFTY – TWO
Take a Chance
Whoever watches the wind will not plant;
whoever looks at the cloud will not reap. . . .
Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your
hands be idle, for you do not know which will succeed,
whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.
ECCLESIASTES 11:4, 6
“So if we wait for perfection in our lives, for exactly the right moment, then we may never act! This message applies to all of us.”
--- James Earl Carter Jr., 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize recipient 2002
Dignity and pride are not only two different feelings, but, in some ways, opposites. You can step on your pride to preserve your dignity. You can destroy your dignity because of your pride.
- Luigina Sgarro
When it comes to human dignity, we cannot make compromises.
- Angela Merkel
We must build a new world, a far better world one in which the eternal dignity of man is respected.
- Harry S. Truman
This document summarizes the accomplishments of a grassroots environmental movement in Hawaii in the past year, which were made possible through the contributions and support of nearly 10,000 individuals. Key accomplishments include winning protections for biodiversity in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, protecting over 3.5 million acres of coral from unrestricted bioprospecting, helping make Maui County taro-free, pursuing expanded protections for the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, and supporting legal actions regarding sea turtles and the sacred Mauna Kea summit. The grassroots movement was able to achieve these successes with the financial support of its members.
Great leadership usually starts with a willing heart, a positive attitude, and a desire to make a difference.
~ Mac Anderson
We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you.
~ Mary Kay Ash
Your heart is free, have the courage to follow it.
~ Braveheart
Face reality as it is, not as it was or as you wish it to be.
Control your own destiny or someone else will.
Culture drives great results.
~ Jack Welch
If you wish others to believe in you, you must first convince them that you believe in them.
~ Harvey Mackay
Marie Claire --
“Are we even surprised these came out of his mouth?
“Ah, we can always rely on Donald Trump for providing us with the most ridiculous and outrageous quotes. So it’s no surprise that since announcing his candidacy for President, we’ve been exposed to even more ridiculousness from the businessman and TV personality.
“Who is Donald Trump?
“Trump's major campaign slogan is 'Make American great again'. His major promises are to improve the US fiscal situation with an emphasis on 'straight talking', patriotism and standing against ‘political correctness.’“
Donald Trump is the Republication candidate for President.
THE TRUMP PLAN “America has always been a trading nation. Under the Trump administration trade will flourish. However, for free trade to bring prosperity to America, it must also be fair trade. Our goal is not protectionism but accountability.”
“Fair trade that creates American jobs, increase American wages, and reduce America's trade deficit.”
_____
DONALD TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PROMISES FOR THE FIRST 100 DAYS. By Linda Qiu. POLITIFACT. Thursday, November 10th, 2016. <http: />
4. RENEGOTIATE THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT OR WITHDRAW FROM THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP.
As president, Trump would have the authority to bow out of both trade deals, but going back to the drawing board for new agreements is unlikely, experts told us.
5. IMPOSE TARIFFS.
WARREN MARUYAMA, a former general counsel to the U.S. Trade Representative under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, previously told us Trump would have the authority under a variety of trade statutes to impose higher tariffs, but added "it would lead to a trade war and cost hundreds and thousands of jobs."
HAL SHAPIRO, an attorney specializing in international trade practice, pointed to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which gives the president the power to impose retaliatory tariffs on countries that violate trade agreements or engage in unfair trade practices. But Shapiro said he can’t think of "a single instance" where a U.S. company offshoring is considered an unfair trade practice by the foreign country.
_____
DONALD TRUMP
“We will make America strong again. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. And we will make America great again.”
“I have made the tough decisions, always with an eye toward the bottom line. Perhaps it's time America was run like a business.”
“The most basic duty of government is to defend the lives of its own citizens. Any government that fails to do so is a government unworthy to lead. The American People will come first once again.”
The document is an announcement for the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club's annual awards banquet on April 20th. It provides details about the event, including location, time, menu options, and price. It encourages members to attend to socialize, recognize contributions to environmental causes, and participate in a raffle fundraiser. The announcement also includes information about increased funding that will be provided to the chapter's groups and success in recent air quality litigation against the EPA.
Exam Study Tips Exam Study Tips, Exam Study, StuKatie Williams
This document provides tips for seeking assignment writing help from HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with valid email and password; 2) Complete a 10-minute order form with instructions, sources, and deadline; 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications; 4) Ensure the paper meets expectations and authorize payment; 5) Request revisions until fully satisfied. The document emphasizes HelpWriting.net's promise to provide original, high-quality content or offer a full refund.
“Aloha is the unconditional desire to promote the true good of other people in a friendly spirit out of a sense of kinship.”
- The Most Reverend Abraham Akaka
“In Hawaii, we greet friends, loved ones or strangers with Aloha, which means love. Aloha is the key word to the universal spirit of real hospitality, which makes Hawaii renowned as the world’s center of understanding and fellowship. Try meeting or leaving people with Aloha. You'll be surprised by their reaction. I believe it and it is my creed. Aloha to you.”
- Duke Kahanamoku
Aloha embraces the heart, mind, body and soul.
Double Lined Paper Printable For Handwriting Free Lined PJennifer Robinson
1. The document outlines the steps to request a paper writing service from HelpWriting.net, including creating an account, completing an order form, reviewing writer bids, authorizing payment, and requesting revisions.
2. Writers utilize a bidding system, and customers can choose a writer based on qualifications, history, and feedback. Customers can also request revisions until satisfied.
3. HelpWriting.net promises original, high-quality content and offers refunds for plagiarized work, encouraging customers to choose them for reliable service.
NACIS 2016 Presentation
Tim Sinnott, GreenInfo Network
Maegan Leslie-Torres, GreenInfo Network
For 20 years, GreenInfo Network has provided map-based communications solutions to a long list of nonprofit organizations working on a wide range of environmental and social issues. From printed maps to custom web applications, we work to help organizations transform geographic data into clear, compelling messages using various mediums, on various timelines, sticking to various budgets. Join GreenInfo staff to discuss how a well-designed map can boost the effectiveness of an organization's mission, message, or campaign. We'll share how we work in partnership with our clients to develop cartographic communication tools that deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time with efficiency and elegance, and we'll give you a behind-the-scenes tour of our mapping/development process. We'll also talk about some of our most successful client partnerships and discuss the positive changes our work has helped bring about.
This document is the report of the Senate Committee on Water and Land regarding Governor's Message No. 514, which nominated Carleton Ching for the position of Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The committee received overwhelming opposition to the nomination in written testimony, with 1,120 submissions against and 272 in support. The committee considered Ching's qualifications and experience in overseeing natural resources as the potential chairperson.
Authors: J. Hartman, C. Pamarang, S. Salley
Description: This project is about cleaning up the aina. They present a flexible and all-inclusive project to simply cleaning within your community. Each member contributed to their community whether cleaning their local park, cleaning along highways, and even planting native kalo with keiki.
The Freedom Writers Diary Intercultural.Docx - CherylLindsey Jones
The document outlines the early life and career of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, including that she was born in 1954 in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, was diagnosed with diabetes at age 8, graduated summa cum laude from Princeton and Yale Law School, and had a distinguished career as a federal prosecutor, litigator, and judge before being nominated to the Supreme Court by President Obama in 2009.
When the politicians and legal system fails us, we take to the streets and more...we will not be ignored nor give up, we have kuleana to aloha and malama the aina ...
---Walter Ritte, Advocate, Activist, Champion for Justice
This document provides an overview of sustainability and sustainable development. It begins with acknowledging the environmental challenges facing the world today. It then discusses indigenous Hawaiian concepts of stewardship of the land and living sustainably within bioregional limits. The document notes that current human activity is putting strain on the environment and undermining its ability to support life. It aims to help readers understand sustainability and provide a framework for planning and decision making.
14.8.13 call and post olbc foundation contributionhmhollingsworth
The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation has been selected to receive a $40,000 contribution from AT&T to support their Youth Development Program. The program works with high school students to prepare them for job readiness and workforce skills through meetings, field trips and discussion groups. It aims to support academic achievement, civic involvement and the overall success of participants. The contribution was announced at the 2014 National Urban League Conference in Cincinnati. The OLBC Foundation will partner with Ohio Urban Leagues to administer the program throughout the state and benefit over 100 African American youth.
The sovereignty movement all started with Kaho`olawe. Charles Maxwell and the Mitchells from Ke`anae were strong with the sovereignty movement. A lot of people were involved with it.
~ George Cagasan
Kaho`olawe sparked the return of Hawaiian pride.
~ Jordan Nauka
The Hokule`a, “The Star of Gladness.” opened our eyes and understanding about the incredible skills and knowledge that our forefathers possessed. And of course, the `aina and the protection of it became a major theme and still is today. All of these important elements of the Hawaiian Culture have been preserved and shared with people all over the world because of the Hawaiian Rennaisance.
~ Francine Rindlisbacher
The Hawaiian renaissance changed my generation of Hawaiians in many very important ways. Those changes continue to benefit this new generation of Hawaiians who hopefully will never, ever feel ashamed of their heritage, history, language and culture. It is my sincere hope that our young Hawaiians today will become the leaders who redefine Hawai`i as an innovative global leader and model for a more tolerant world.
~ Teri Freitas Gorman
A note from The Nature Conservancy about successful state and local initiatives focused on conservation projects. Posted for The New York Times Dot Earth blog.
http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com
http://
http://www.nature.org/
Rule Number One of Leadership. Leaders Don't Pass the Buck.
Great leaders accept responsibility for the current situation and focus on solutions.
~ JOSH HINDS
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Going far beyond the call of duty, doing more than others expect...this is what excellence is all about. And it comes from striving, maintaining the highest standards, looking after the smallest detail, and going the extra mile. Excellence means doing your very best. In everything. In everyway,
~ MOTOROLA WORLD CLASS AMBASSADOR CLUB
The relationship between culture and development should be clarified and deepened in constructive and practical ways.
The UN World Commisssionon on Culture and Development
There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Margaret J. Wheatley
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. Coretta Scott King
Gov. Ige sent a letter to California Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in response to her August 2020 request for information about Hawaii's pandemic response.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/08/california-congresswoman-wants-answers-on-hawaiis-virus-response-effort/
Audit of the Department of the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s Policies, Proc...Honolulu Civil Beat
This audit was conducted pursuant to Resolution 19-255,
requesting the city auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Honolulu Police Department and the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney’s policies and procedures related to employee misconduct.
Great leadership usually starts with a willing heart, a positive attitude, and a desire to make a difference.
~ Mac Anderson
We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you.
~ Mary Kay Ash
Your heart is free, have the courage to follow it.
~ Braveheart
Face reality as it is, not as it was or as you wish it to be.
Control your own destiny or someone else will.
Culture drives great results.
~ Jack Welch
If you wish others to believe in you, you must first convince them that you believe in them.
~ Harvey Mackay
Marie Claire --
“Are we even surprised these came out of his mouth?
“Ah, we can always rely on Donald Trump for providing us with the most ridiculous and outrageous quotes. So it’s no surprise that since announcing his candidacy for President, we’ve been exposed to even more ridiculousness from the businessman and TV personality.
“Who is Donald Trump?
“Trump's major campaign slogan is 'Make American great again'. His major promises are to improve the US fiscal situation with an emphasis on 'straight talking', patriotism and standing against ‘political correctness.’“
Donald Trump is the Republication candidate for President.
THE TRUMP PLAN “America has always been a trading nation. Under the Trump administration trade will flourish. However, for free trade to bring prosperity to America, it must also be fair trade. Our goal is not protectionism but accountability.”
“Fair trade that creates American jobs, increase American wages, and reduce America's trade deficit.”
_____
DONALD TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PROMISES FOR THE FIRST 100 DAYS. By Linda Qiu. POLITIFACT. Thursday, November 10th, 2016. <http: />
4. RENEGOTIATE THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT OR WITHDRAW FROM THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP.
As president, Trump would have the authority to bow out of both trade deals, but going back to the drawing board for new agreements is unlikely, experts told us.
5. IMPOSE TARIFFS.
WARREN MARUYAMA, a former general counsel to the U.S. Trade Representative under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, previously told us Trump would have the authority under a variety of trade statutes to impose higher tariffs, but added "it would lead to a trade war and cost hundreds and thousands of jobs."
HAL SHAPIRO, an attorney specializing in international trade practice, pointed to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which gives the president the power to impose retaliatory tariffs on countries that violate trade agreements or engage in unfair trade practices. But Shapiro said he can’t think of "a single instance" where a U.S. company offshoring is considered an unfair trade practice by the foreign country.
_____
DONALD TRUMP
“We will make America strong again. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. And we will make America great again.”
“I have made the tough decisions, always with an eye toward the bottom line. Perhaps it's time America was run like a business.”
“The most basic duty of government is to defend the lives of its own citizens. Any government that fails to do so is a government unworthy to lead. The American People will come first once again.”
The document is an announcement for the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club's annual awards banquet on April 20th. It provides details about the event, including location, time, menu options, and price. It encourages members to attend to socialize, recognize contributions to environmental causes, and participate in a raffle fundraiser. The announcement also includes information about increased funding that will be provided to the chapter's groups and success in recent air quality litigation against the EPA.
Exam Study Tips Exam Study Tips, Exam Study, StuKatie Williams
This document provides tips for seeking assignment writing help from HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with valid email and password; 2) Complete a 10-minute order form with instructions, sources, and deadline; 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications; 4) Ensure the paper meets expectations and authorize payment; 5) Request revisions until fully satisfied. The document emphasizes HelpWriting.net's promise to provide original, high-quality content or offer a full refund.
“Aloha is the unconditional desire to promote the true good of other people in a friendly spirit out of a sense of kinship.”
- The Most Reverend Abraham Akaka
“In Hawaii, we greet friends, loved ones or strangers with Aloha, which means love. Aloha is the key word to the universal spirit of real hospitality, which makes Hawaii renowned as the world’s center of understanding and fellowship. Try meeting or leaving people with Aloha. You'll be surprised by their reaction. I believe it and it is my creed. Aloha to you.”
- Duke Kahanamoku
Aloha embraces the heart, mind, body and soul.
Double Lined Paper Printable For Handwriting Free Lined PJennifer Robinson
1. The document outlines the steps to request a paper writing service from HelpWriting.net, including creating an account, completing an order form, reviewing writer bids, authorizing payment, and requesting revisions.
2. Writers utilize a bidding system, and customers can choose a writer based on qualifications, history, and feedback. Customers can also request revisions until satisfied.
3. HelpWriting.net promises original, high-quality content and offers refunds for plagiarized work, encouraging customers to choose them for reliable service.
NACIS 2016 Presentation
Tim Sinnott, GreenInfo Network
Maegan Leslie-Torres, GreenInfo Network
For 20 years, GreenInfo Network has provided map-based communications solutions to a long list of nonprofit organizations working on a wide range of environmental and social issues. From printed maps to custom web applications, we work to help organizations transform geographic data into clear, compelling messages using various mediums, on various timelines, sticking to various budgets. Join GreenInfo staff to discuss how a well-designed map can boost the effectiveness of an organization's mission, message, or campaign. We'll share how we work in partnership with our clients to develop cartographic communication tools that deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time with efficiency and elegance, and we'll give you a behind-the-scenes tour of our mapping/development process. We'll also talk about some of our most successful client partnerships and discuss the positive changes our work has helped bring about.
This document is the report of the Senate Committee on Water and Land regarding Governor's Message No. 514, which nominated Carleton Ching for the position of Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The committee received overwhelming opposition to the nomination in written testimony, with 1,120 submissions against and 272 in support. The committee considered Ching's qualifications and experience in overseeing natural resources as the potential chairperson.
Authors: J. Hartman, C. Pamarang, S. Salley
Description: This project is about cleaning up the aina. They present a flexible and all-inclusive project to simply cleaning within your community. Each member contributed to their community whether cleaning their local park, cleaning along highways, and even planting native kalo with keiki.
The Freedom Writers Diary Intercultural.Docx - CherylLindsey Jones
The document outlines the early life and career of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, including that she was born in 1954 in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, was diagnosed with diabetes at age 8, graduated summa cum laude from Princeton and Yale Law School, and had a distinguished career as a federal prosecutor, litigator, and judge before being nominated to the Supreme Court by President Obama in 2009.
When the politicians and legal system fails us, we take to the streets and more...we will not be ignored nor give up, we have kuleana to aloha and malama the aina ...
---Walter Ritte, Advocate, Activist, Champion for Justice
This document provides an overview of sustainability and sustainable development. It begins with acknowledging the environmental challenges facing the world today. It then discusses indigenous Hawaiian concepts of stewardship of the land and living sustainably within bioregional limits. The document notes that current human activity is putting strain on the environment and undermining its ability to support life. It aims to help readers understand sustainability and provide a framework for planning and decision making.
14.8.13 call and post olbc foundation contributionhmhollingsworth
The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation has been selected to receive a $40,000 contribution from AT&T to support their Youth Development Program. The program works with high school students to prepare them for job readiness and workforce skills through meetings, field trips and discussion groups. It aims to support academic achievement, civic involvement and the overall success of participants. The contribution was announced at the 2014 National Urban League Conference in Cincinnati. The OLBC Foundation will partner with Ohio Urban Leagues to administer the program throughout the state and benefit over 100 African American youth.
The sovereignty movement all started with Kaho`olawe. Charles Maxwell and the Mitchells from Ke`anae were strong with the sovereignty movement. A lot of people were involved with it.
~ George Cagasan
Kaho`olawe sparked the return of Hawaiian pride.
~ Jordan Nauka
The Hokule`a, “The Star of Gladness.” opened our eyes and understanding about the incredible skills and knowledge that our forefathers possessed. And of course, the `aina and the protection of it became a major theme and still is today. All of these important elements of the Hawaiian Culture have been preserved and shared with people all over the world because of the Hawaiian Rennaisance.
~ Francine Rindlisbacher
The Hawaiian renaissance changed my generation of Hawaiians in many very important ways. Those changes continue to benefit this new generation of Hawaiians who hopefully will never, ever feel ashamed of their heritage, history, language and culture. It is my sincere hope that our young Hawaiians today will become the leaders who redefine Hawai`i as an innovative global leader and model for a more tolerant world.
~ Teri Freitas Gorman
A note from The Nature Conservancy about successful state and local initiatives focused on conservation projects. Posted for The New York Times Dot Earth blog.
http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com
http://
http://www.nature.org/
Rule Number One of Leadership. Leaders Don't Pass the Buck.
Great leaders accept responsibility for the current situation and focus on solutions.
~ JOSH HINDS
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Going far beyond the call of duty, doing more than others expect...this is what excellence is all about. And it comes from striving, maintaining the highest standards, looking after the smallest detail, and going the extra mile. Excellence means doing your very best. In everything. In everyway,
~ MOTOROLA WORLD CLASS AMBASSADOR CLUB
The relationship between culture and development should be clarified and deepened in constructive and practical ways.
The UN World Commisssionon on Culture and Development
There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Margaret J. Wheatley
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. Coretta Scott King
Similar to Senate President Opening Day Speech (20)
Gov. Ige sent a letter to California Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in response to her August 2020 request for information about Hawaii's pandemic response.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/08/california-congresswoman-wants-answers-on-hawaiis-virus-response-effort/
Audit of the Department of the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s Policies, Proc...Honolulu Civil Beat
This audit was conducted pursuant to Resolution 19-255,
requesting the city auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Honolulu Police Department and the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney’s policies and procedures related to employee misconduct.
Audit of the Honolulu Police Department’s Policies, Procedures, and ControlsHonolulu Civil Beat
The audit objectives were to:
1. Evaluate the effectiveness of HPD’s existing policies, procedures, and controls to identify and respond to complaints or incidents concerning misconduct, retaliation, favoritism, and abuses of power by its management and employees;
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of HPD's management control environment and practices to correct errors and prevent any misconduct, retaliation, favoritism, and abuses of power by its
management and employees; and
3. Make recommendations to improve HPD’s policies, procedures, and controls to minimize and avoid future managerial and operational breakdowns caused by similar misconduct.
The report summarizes use of force incidents by the Honolulu Police Department in 2019. There were 2,354 reported incidents, an increase from 2018. Physical confrontation techniques were used most often (53% of applications). The most common types of incidents requiring force were simple assault (13.4%), mental health cases (13.2%), and miscellaneous public cases (6.7%). Most incidents occurred on Mondays and Saturdays between midnight and 1:59am and involved males aged 34 on average, with the largest proportion being Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (34.5%).
The Office of Health Equity aims to eliminate health disparities in Hawaii. Its vision is for policies and programs to improve the health of underserved groups. Its mission is to increase the capacity of Hawaii's health department and providers to eliminate disparities and improve quality of life. The office identifies disparities, recommends actions to the health director, and coordinates related activities and programs. It works to establish partnerships, identify health needs, develop culturally appropriate interventions, and promote national health objectives. The office's strategic goals are to increase awareness of disparities, strengthen leadership, improve outcomes through social determinants, improve cultural competency, and improve research coordination.
The document calls for unity and collaboration between Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Hawaii to address COVID-19. It summarizes that government leaders have failed citizens by being slow to respond to the crisis, not working together effectively, and one in three COVID cases impacting Pacific Islanders. It calls on officials to take stronger, transparent leadership and get resources like contact tracers deployed quickly from Pacific Islander communities. Each day without action will lead to more cases, hospitalizations and deaths. It establishes a response team to improve COVID data and policies for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
This letter from the ACLU of Hawaii to the Honolulu Police Department raises concerns about racial disparities in HPD's enforcement of COVID-19 orders and use of force. It cites data showing Micronesians, Black people, Samoans and those experiencing homelessness were disproportionately arrested. It recommends HPD end aggressive enforcement of minor offenses, racial profiling, and using arrest statistics to measure performance. It also calls for implicit bias training, data collection and transparency regarding police stops, searches and arrests.
This letter from the ACLU of Hawaii to the Honolulu Police Department raises concerns about racial disparities in HPD's enforcement of COVID-19 orders and use of force. It cites data showing Micronesians, Black people, Samoans and those experiencing homelessness were disproportionately arrested. It recommends HPD end aggressive enforcement of minor offenses, racial profiling, and using arrest statistics to measure performance. It also calls for implicit bias training, data collection and transparency regarding police stops, searches and arrests.
This document is a complaint filed in circuit court by Jane Doe against The Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific and several individuals. Jane Doe alleges she has experienced discrimination and harassment at her job as a physical therapist at Rehab Hospital based on her sexual orientation. She lists several causes of action against the defendants and is seeking damages for the harm to her career and emotional distress caused by the defendants' actions.
This document provides guidance for large or extended families living together during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recommends designating one or two household members who are not at high risk to run necessary errands. When leaving the house, those individuals should avoid crowds, maintain social distancing, frequently wash hands, avoid touching surfaces, and wear cloth face coverings. The document also provides tips for protecting high-risk household members, children, caring for sick members, isolating the sick, and eating meals together while feeding a sick person.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) requests that the State of Hawaii prioritize collecting and reporting disaggregated data on Native Hawaiians relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, OHA asks for disaggregated data from the Departments of Health, Labor and Industrial Relations, and Human Services on topics like COVID-19 cases, unemployment claims, and applications for assistance programs. Disaggregated data is critical to understand how the pandemic is impacting Native Hawaiians and to direct resources most effectively. OHA also requests information on how race data is currently collected by these agencies.
The CLA audit of OHA from 2012-2016 found significant issues in OHA's procurement processes and identified $7.8 million across 32 transactions as potentially fraudulent, wasteful, or abusive. The audit found 85% of transactions reviewed contained issues of noncompliance with policies and laws, while 17% (32 transactions) were flagged as "red flags". Common issues included missing procurement documents, lack of evidence that contractors delivered on obligations, and contracts incorrectly classified as exempt from competitive bidding. The audit provides a roadmap for OHA to investigate potential wrongdoing and implement reforms to address deficiencies.
This document provides a list of pro bono legal service providers for immigration courts in Honolulu, Hawaii, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. However, as of the January 2018 revision date, there are no registered pro bono legal organizations for the immigration courts in Honolulu, Hawaii, Guam, or the Northern Mariana Islands. The document also notes that the Executive Office for Immigration Review maintains this list of qualified pro bono legal service providers as required by regulation, but that it does not endorse or participate in the work of the listed organizations.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Mayor Kirk Caldwell issued a statement regarding the construction of a multi-purpose field at Waimānalo Bay Beach Park. City Council member Ikaika Anderson had requested halting all grubbing work until September 15 out of concern for the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat. However, the environmental assessment states grubbing of woody plants over 15 feet tall should not occur after June 1 to protect young bats. The city contractor will finish grubbing by the end of May as required. Canceling the contract would cost $300,000 in taxpayer money. Therefore, the city will proceed with completing Phase 1, including a multi-purpose field, play area, and parking lot, for $1.43 million, and will review additional
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Senate President Donna Mercado Kim
Opening Day Remarks
28th
Legislature
January 21, 2015
Aloha and Welcome to the Opening of the 28th
Legislature!
Only in Hawaii can you experience a Legislative opening with so many flowers of Aloha. On
behalf of my colleagues, I want to thank our families, friends and well-wishers for these
beautiful expressions.
These flowers bring to mind this song, made popular by the folk trio – Peter, Paul and Mary:
Video of Where have all the flowers gone?
While this recording dates back more than 50 years, the power of its message has not diminished
with time. These lyrics got me thinking…
And asking: Where have all our beaches gone?
Where has all the Hawaiian entertainment in Waikiki gone?
Where are the Koa and Ohia-Lehua trees? The fish and opihi?
And when will we ever learn that once it’s lost, we may not be able to get it back?
Music and Dance Center
From 1935 to 1975, the world tuned in to their radios to hear the voice of Webley Edwards.
Each week, on his “Hawaii Calls” broadcast, he invited the world to experience our Hawaiian
Islands, our culture and our music. The show at its peak was heard on over 750 stations around
the globe.
Fortunately, most of the “Hawaii Calls” programs are not lost. In fact we will soon be realizing
our goal of capturing and preserving our cultural past. Two years ago Senator Brickwood
Galuteria and I proposed establishing a Center for Hawaiian Music and Dance. The Legislature
appropriated funds to the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the ground work has been laid.
Tourism Chair Gil Kahele and I are happy to report that we are on track to construct this facility
atop the Hawaii Convention Center. It will house, preserve, and maintain our Hawaiian music of
yesterday and today….
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2. And capture the stories of our talented musicians, kumu hula, before their work is lost. We’re
doing this for future generations so they, too, will have a lasting appreciation and understanding
of our enriching heritage.
With the help of HTA board chair Aaron Sala, our program later this morning will highlight a
part of this past.
Environment
When “Hawaii Calls” opened each week with the sounds of the gentle surf on the beach at
Waikiki, no one thought we’d ever be asking, “Where have all the sand on our beaches, and our
native Hawaiian forests gone and what are we doing about it?”
Sadly, we are witnessing a significant depletion of sand on our famous beaches. Two years ago,
the Department of Land and Natural Resources added 24,000 cubic yards of sand to Waikiki
Beach at a cost of over $2 million. But a UH study found one-fourth of the replenished sand was
gone a year later.
Can you imagine how economically and environmentally devastating it will be if we cannot find
an effective solution to address this problem?
Which is why Energy and the Environment Chair Mike Gabbard and I are proposing dedicated
funding using existing TAT revenues for the maintenance and restoration of beaches across the
state. This bill would make available a steady source of funds to implement recommendations
from a joint DLNR/County study and help preserve our marine environment
Just as devastating is invasive species – one of the greatest threats to agriculture, the
environment, and our health and lifestyle. We simply can’t afford to let up on our efforts to
aggressively find and eradicate these pests.
In this vein, I am excited that in September of 2016 the World Conservation Congress will
convene for the first time in 60 years in the United States, and they have chosen Hawaii as the
host site for its 17th
Congress. Held every four years, this is the world’s largest and most
important conservation event. It aims to improve how we manage our natural environment.
This event will give us an opportunity to showcase to the 160 member countries and 8,000
delegates from around the world, Hawaii’s diversity in nature, culture, conservation, and
sustainability. An extraordinary assemblage of more than 28,000 native plants and animals of
which 90 percent are endemic, makes the Hawaiian Islands one of the world’s most ecologically
diverse locations.
A huge mahalo to Chipper Wichman of the Federal National Botanical Gardens on Kauai for
working tirelessly on this bid for the past 10 years, as well as the Department of Land and
Natural Resources which is the lead State agency.
Voting
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3. I pose another “where have they gone” question, and that is “Where have all the voters gone”?
In the last election Hawaii experienced a record low voter turnout.
While this body has certainly supported initiatives to encourage greater participation we must do
better to remove all the barriers and excuses. “All Mail” elections should accomplish that.
Both Oregon and Washington, have implemented vote-by-mail elections, resulting in high voter
participation rates of 70 to 80 percent.
I look to our new Judiciary Chair Gil Keith-Agaran to move us towards “all mail” ballots, to be
phased in over the 2016 and 2018 elections.
But colleagues, “all mail” elections are just the means; people must want to exercise their
fundamental right to vote.
So we as legislators must do our part by restoring the public’s trust in government by giving
them reasons to register and vote.
Good Government – Restore public Confidence
As Senate President I pledge to continue to bring transparency and accountability to the
legislative process. Government officials should be held accountable for broken promises,
miscalculations and bloated assumptions.
Therefore I propose we establish an office of the Inspector General that would investigate
complaints alleging fraud, waste, abuse or corruption and I have asked Government Operations
Chair Donovan Dela Cruz to help shepherd this legislation.
I also propose that we expand mandatory ethics training to all lobbyists, members of all boards
and commissions, and employees responsible for procurement, administering state contracts or
regulating private organizations.
Finances
From a financial standpoint, we have good reasons to be hopeful. The backbone of our economy
has been our visitor industry and our hard working small businesses.
Despite a recent report by the Council of Revenues and other forecasts indicating that our
economy may be slowing, our year-to-date tax collections are up. Tourism is experiencing
consecutive months of double-digit growth in arrivals and spending, prompting the Council of
Revenues to increase their forecast by 1 percent which translates to $55M each year.
Infrastructure
But, colleagues, the State and the counties continue to face many fiscal challenges.
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4. As a former City Councilmember – and note that there are 5 of us in the Senate – we must work
collaboratively with all the counties in addressing homelessness, providing affordable housing,
and streamlining the land use approval process.
Together with Economic Development & Technology Chair Glenn Wakai, we believe it is time
to consider giving the counties more local control over land use classifications by eliminating the
Land Use Commission and overlapping operations to make the permitting process more
efficient.
But with more control comes greater accountability, and in that regard the counties are urged to
step up the enforcement of transient vacation rental ordinances. The state and counties are losing
millions of dollars in TAT and GET revenues, money which we cannot afford to ignore.
So, I am looking to Ways and Means chair Jill Tokuda to begin the discussion of whether the
counties should be granted the option of enacting a half-percent tax provided that it is earmarked
specifically for housing, transportation, road improvements and Transient Vacation rentals
enforcement.
Hearings on this measure will allow the Transportation Committee, chaired by Clarence
Nishihara, to scrutinize the rail financial plan and obtain a full accounting for the half-percent tax
surcharge the City has received thus far.
Majority Program
Certainly the issues facing us are daunting, so Senators led by Majority Leader Kalani English
have spent the last few months formulating the Senate’s Majority Legislative program. Our
focus is on Energy & Food Resiliency, Government Effectiveness and Community Well-Being
& Smart Growth.
This brings me to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. HHSC is facing a $50 million
shortfall for the next fiscal year and about $1 billion or more in capital improvements in the next
decade. While we are on the verge of a private/public partnership for Maui, I call upon Health
Chair Josh Green and Commerce & Consumer Protection Chair Roz Baker to finally resolve the
HHSC issue.
Human Services Chair Susanne Chun-Oakland has the challenging task of addressing our
homeless population and the shortage of affordable housing along with helping our family
caregivers as they care for our Kupuna. It will take all of us pulling together, the Hawaii Public
Housing Authority, the counties, and private sector to come up with viable solutions.
Education
Senators, throughout our history, education has been the pathway to socio-economic success for
generations of island people.
With the adoption of ACTS 51 and 130 our students have since experienced unprecedented
growth in our national assessment test scores in math and reading.
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5. Did you know that more students are graduating from high school, more enrolling in college, and
fewer need remedial support?
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently visited Hawaii, something that has not
happened in over 20 years. He spoke about Hawaii's performance, saying, “The progress has
been extraordinary. Hawaii by any objective measure – is one of the fastest improving states in
the nation – top five states.”
But there is more work to be done. With Education Chair Michelle Kidani we have every reason
to expect more improvements in our public education system, especially given the new
governor’s commitment and insight.
Community Colleges
In the same light, higher education is vital in helping diversify our economy with jobs that pay a
living wage for our workers.
Public higher education is driven by the University of Hawaii System. The 3 baccalaureate
campuses and 7 community colleges ensure that our people have the education they need to be
ready to compete and be successful in this workforce.
Note, too, that Education has grown into an industry in itself. For instance, UH has brought in
400 Million in research dollars in FY 2014 and is 12% to 15% ahead of the pace for the current
year.
Not enough is said about the vital role that community colleges play in providing an affordable
and flexible education. Their graduation rates have doubled and students who go on to receive
degrees in STEM have increased 15 fold. Students are better prepared to move on to higher
degrees or succeed in the workforce.
Many are finding success in Hawaii’s fashion industry which is generating more than $750
million in annual sales, $20 million in tax revenues and 3600 jobs, with huge growth potential.
Kini Zamora of Kapolei and Waianae’s Ari South are shining examples of the UH’s role in
career development. Kini was one of the top three finalists in season 13 of the popular “Project
Runway” TV series. Ari also finished in the top three in season 8.
Even after attending the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Kini said that
they were teaching the same things he learned at HCC.
[Ari tells us, “The fashion technology program at Honolulu CC is the best program in the state.
The instructors gave me the tools and support to be successful.”]
I’m delighted that joining us here today is Kini Zamora.
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6. With Kini and Ari joining the ranks of our “Made In Hawaii” businesses like Tori Richards,
Iolani Sportswear, Mamo Howell and others, Hawaii can surely compete as a fashion power
house and attract international students to our fashion program.
The culinary arts program at various community college campuses is another example of
education as an industry. The advanced training being developed by the Culinary Institute of the
Pacific will train students to excel in the culinary arts and restaurant management, as well as
attract students from Asia, Europe, Canada, and the mainland who want to come here to learn
about our regional cuisine.
It’s a shame though that this project has lagged. So, Higher Education Chair Brian Taniguchi
and I will work to ensure that Construction begins soon on the first phase of this long awaited
facility at KCC on the slopes of Diamond Head. With renowned local chefs like Roy
Yamaguchi, Allan Wong, Russell Siu, Sam Choy and others this has got to be a priority.
Collaboration
Ladies and gentlemen, the Senate is a body of highly capable and dedicated individuals and I am
humbled to serve as President. I thank you, members for this privilege.
While we represent different constituencies, we share a commitment and responsibility to do the
people’s business, always mindful that the voters have entrusted us with their future.
The Senate stands ready, and committed, to collaborate with Speaker Souki and the members of
the House of Representatives, with our lone Republican Sam Slom, and with our mayors and
county officials.
We are eager to work with our former Senate colleagues, the new governor, David Ige, Lt. Gov.
Shan Tsutsui, and an Ige administration that is committed to putting people back to work.
There is no one who better understands the State’s challenges of balancing the needs of our
citizens with our limited State resources than the former chair of the Senate’s Ways and Means
committee, Gov. Ige.
Governor, I’m confident that together, we will listen and work in the best interests of the people
we represent.
A Spirit of Hope
While I began this speech concerned about what Hawaii has lost over time, I am nevertheless
very optimistic about our future, a future that includes the aerospace industry and space tourism,
championed by Senator Will Espero and which is projected to be a million dollar industry in
Hawaii.
Hawaii has an incredible history of achievement. We are the beneficiaries of the hard work,
sacrifices, and spirit of hope of our parents and those who came before us. And there’s absolutely
no reason that, together, we can’t continue to build on this legacy we’ve inherited.
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7. Hawaii’s own Marcus Mariota said it best at a news conference after he accepted the prestigious
Heisman Trophy. Marcus told reporters, “In Hawaii, when one person is successful the whole
state is successful.” Mahalo Marcus for the success you have brought to our great State. And we
join you in thanking all of the people who nurtured, mentored and sacrificed to help you be
successful and in the process lift us all. Marcus joins other keiki o ka aina like President Obama,
Grammy award winner Bruno Mars, Maui’s Shane Victorino and a host of island people who are
just as accomplished and successful in their own fields and in their own lives.
I close by acknowledging the sacrifices of my mother and in particular my son, Micah who has
been my inspiration. Yes our children are the reasons for us to put aside partisan politics and
individual differences.
Let us dedicate ourselves to preserving what we treasure and to what makes Hawaii special.
There is much we can do because all is not lost, YET.
Colleagues we have been given much….and as it is often quoted: “To whom much is given,
much is expected.” The expectation is for us to work together to make Hawaii a place we can be
proud to leave to our children. Mahalo!
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