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HI HR118

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/15/2011

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Norman Sakata for his contributions to the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival and community service in west Hawaii
  • Sakata served as president and chairman of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival for 18 years, transforming it into Hawaii's largest and oldest food festival showcasing over 60 Kona coffee farms
  • A third-generation coffee farmer, Sakata led Boy Scouts of America for over five decades, producing 22 eagle scouts including Hawaii's first astronaut Elison Onizuka
  • Founded the Lion's Club Eye Bank, which provided vision to over 4,000 recipients and raised more than $300,000 in donations
  • House expresses appreciation and gratitude to Sakata for his dedication and generosity to the Kona community

Legislative Description

Recognizing Norman Sakata for his contribution to the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival

Last Action

(H) Resolution adopted in final form.

3/15/2011

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