HI HCR302

Recognizes the Nuuanu Shopping Plaza (formerly the Chun Afong Estate and Chun Hoon Market) as a historic jewel of Hawaii due to its significance in Chinese immigration and integration into Hawaiian society.

Acknowledges the plaza's location within the Nuuanu-Liliha Historic Corridor on Oahu, which extends from the Pali Lookout through Chinatown to Honolulu Harbor and represents Hawaii's multicultural history.

Honors Chun Afong, who arrived in Hawaii in 1849, became the first Chinese nobleman and millionaire in the islands, and was appointed the first Chinese noble of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1879.

Identifies two historic trees on the plaza site: a lychee tree planted over 100 years ago by Chun Afong that is reported to be the oldest in Hawaii and has borne fruit as recently as 2008, and a banyan tree within the former Hungry Lion restaurant building.

Directs that certified copies of the concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Administrator of the State Historic Preservation Division.