HI HR195

Recognizes and congratulates the United States Small Business Administration's 2012 State of Hawaii awardees for their outstanding business achievements and contributions to the state's economy.

Honors Kathleen Davenport as the Women In Business Champion for her advocacy and support of women's business advancement and entrepreneurship.

Recognizes Michael Tokunaga of S. Tokunaga Store as Small Business Person of the Year for continuing his family's business legacy into the 21st century.

Honors nine additional SBA awardees including Vince Dydasco (Veteran Small Business Champion), Dana Hauanio (Minority Small Business Champion), Glenn Kishida (Financial Services Champion), Constance Cate (Home-Based Business Champion), Susumu Oshima (Family-Owned Business Award), John and Daisy Carpenter (Small Business Exporter Champions), and Jerry Guyo (Young Entrepreneur of the Year).

Extends the House of Representatives' warmest aloha and best wishes to all 2012 State of Hawaii SBA awardees for continued success.