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HI HR155
Resolution
Status
3/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Chris Todd
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AI Summary
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Honors Kalani Peʻa for his outstanding achievements as a singer, songwriter, producer, author, illustrator, and educator dedicated to perpetuating Native Hawaiian culture.
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Recognizes Peʻa's musical accomplishments including winning Brown Bags to Stardom at age 18 and the men's classical and musical divisions in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition.
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Acknowledges Peʻa's contributions to Hawaiian language through publishing five children's books, contributing to the design of Nā Maka O Kana Hawaiian language newspaper, and work with ʻAha Pūnana Leo and Lāhainā Civic Club.
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Celebrates Peʻa's 2016 debut album "E Walea" reaching No. 1 on iTunes world music charts and No. 12 on Billboard world albums charts.
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Commends Peʻa for winning the 2017 Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album for "E Walea," making him the first Native Hawaiian recording artist to win a Grammy in this category.
Legislative Description
Recognizing Kalani Pea Grammy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter, Producer; Author And Illustrator; And Educator For All His Accomplishments, Accolades, And Efforts To Perpetuate The Hawaiian Culture.
Recognizing Kalani Pe‘a – Grammy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter, Producer
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
3/31/2017