HI SCR213

Urges Hawaii's congressional delegation and the Governor to collaborate with the legislature to ensure expedited burials for veterans, deceased active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their spouses at veterans cemeteries throughout Hawaii.

Directs the Governor to instruct the Hawaii Office of Veterans' Services to implement all practicable measures necessary to expedite burials at all veterans cemeteries throughout the state.

Acknowledges Native Hawaiian cultural practices regarding timely burial of the deceased and supports the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs' position that all U.S. veterans and their spouses deserve burial privileges in veterans' cemeteries.

References the case of Mrs. Viola Lewis, spouse of a deceased veteran, who could not be buried for more than five weeks due to administrative delays at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Oahu (deceased February 19, 2018).

Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, Governor, Office of Veterans' Services, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and county mayors.