Visit by Honoka'a Dragons Lyla Mah and Danica Tamaye accompanied by Advisor Angela Brandt. The Dragons were visiting the Capitol in conjunction with the American Cancer Society efforts to raise awareness of cervical cancer.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
50th Anniversary of Statehood Commemoration
Representative Mark Nakashima stands to acknowledge Former Representative and State Senator Stanley Hara."Stanley I. Hara was one of numerous authors who helped to draft, edit, write and publish the first chapter of the story of the State of Hawaii.
Mr. Hara, who represented my district on the Big Island, was elected to the territorial House in 1954. As a freshman to the Legislature, Mr. Hara, a Big Island Democrat, helped to transform the educational system by passing legislation that made education available to all, including the disadvantaged. Before lawmakers restructured the educational system, the Territory of Hawaii only required free education up to the eighth grade level and high school students had to rent their books and pay other school fees.
During the 1959 special sessions, and the 1960 budget session and special session, which essentially shaped the future of Hawaii, Mr. Hara served as chairman of the Finance committee. Concerns that year included reviewing the areas of economic development on the neighbor islands, transition and reorganization issues, and budget threats to the health, safety and welfare of Hawaii citizens. It was necessary for lawmakers that year to draft legislation which addressed fiscal problems related to the transition from territory to state.
Mr. Hara played an integral part in shaping the State of Hawaii through urgent legislation and worked across party lines to create the foundation upon which Hawaii's government and laws now lie.
In 1968, Mr. Hara became a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and then on January 14, 1969, he was appointed by Governor John A. Burns to fill the unexpired term of Senator Nelson K. Doi.
As chair of the Senate Education Committee in 1971, Mr. Hara played an instrumental role in turning the 2-year UH Hilo Campus into the 4-year University of Hawaii at Hilo that it is today. The University of Hawaii at Hilo recently honored Mr. Hara with the 2008 Distinguished Service Award.
Please join me in recognizing Mr. Stanley I. Hara, his wife Diane Hara and their son Judge Glenn Hara."
Mr. Hara, who represented my district on the Big Island, was elected to the territorial House in 1954. As a freshman to the Legislature, Mr. Hara, a Big Island Democrat, helped to transform the educational system by passing legislation that made education available to all, including the disadvantaged. Before lawmakers restructured the educational system, the Territory of Hawaii only required free education up to the eighth grade level and high school students had to rent their books and pay other school fees.
During the 1959 special sessions, and the 1960 budget session and special session, which essentially shaped the future of Hawaii, Mr. Hara served as chairman of the Finance committee. Concerns that year included reviewing the areas of economic development on the neighbor islands, transition and reorganization issues, and budget threats to the health, safety and welfare of Hawaii citizens. It was necessary for lawmakers that year to draft legislation which addressed fiscal problems related to the transition from territory to state.
Mr. Hara played an integral part in shaping the State of Hawaii through urgent legislation and worked across party lines to create the foundation upon which Hawaii's government and laws now lie.
In 1968, Mr. Hara became a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and then on January 14, 1969, he was appointed by Governor John A. Burns to fill the unexpired term of Senator Nelson K. Doi.
As chair of the Senate Education Committee in 1971, Mr. Hara played an instrumental role in turning the 2-year UH Hilo Campus into the 4-year University of Hawaii at Hilo that it is today. The University of Hawaii at Hilo recently honored Mr. Hara with the 2008 Distinguished Service Award.
Please join me in recognizing Mr. Stanley I. Hara, his wife Diane Hara and their son Judge Glenn Hara."
From L-R: Rep. Jerry Chang, Rep. Bob Herkes, Senator Stanley Hara, Mrs. Diane Hara, Rep. Mark Nakashima and Judge Glenn Hara.Monday, March 2, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
World Premier of Honoka'a Boy at People's Theatre
It was the hot ticket in town as Honoka'a took center stage once again hosting the world premier of the film "Honoka'a Boy" which spent several weeks filming in and about Honoka'a town in October.
This film based on the book by Leo Yoshida and his experiences living in town during his earlier life incorporates many of Honoka'a landmarks including the People's Theatre where he was a projectionist.
Mark is pictured here at the premier with Director Atsushi Sanada.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
HSTA Lobbying at the Captiol
HSTA staff members were out in force as members from all public sector unions converged on the House Labor Committee hearings that considered several bills that considered cutting many state retiree benefits such as eliminating dental and vision benefits and prescription drug coverage. The committee successfully held all of these bills.Monday, February 16, 2009
Waipio Valley Taskforce
State, Federal and County officials joined together in a meeting with Waipio Valley farmers and residents to address issues and concerns that resulted from rockfall during the 2006 earthquake.While it is almost a year and a half later, the debis that entered the stream during the earthquake is now causing stream diversion and flooding problems for valley farmers and residents.
Waipio farmer Jim Cain leads the discussion that includes residents, farmers, and various government officials. State Civil Defense Director Ed Texeira was the first to identify the concern and took the lead in organizing state, federal and county agencies to work together gain the necessary permits to allow for the dredging of the stream's mouth.
Monday, February 2, 2009
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