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HI SR21

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Brickwood Galuteria

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates January 17 of every year as Hookuikahi Day, or Reconciliation Day, in Hawaii to honor Queen Liliuokalani and commemorate the centennial of the Hawaiian Kingdom's overthrow
  • Recognizes January 17, 1993, as the date when the United Church of Christ publicly apologized to Native Hawaiians and President Bill Clinton signed Public Law 103-150, the federal apology to Native Hawaiians
  • Acknowledges the Hawaii Ecumenical Coalition and Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center's annual observance of January 17 since 1993 with support from historic churches and community organizations
  • Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Governor

Legislative Description

Hookuikahi Reconciliation Day

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-04-14.

6/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Hawaiian Affairs2/27/2014

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