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HI HCR104
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kirstin Kahaloa
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AI Summary
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Department of Land and Natural Resources and City and County of Honolulu are requested to independently identify all roads, monuments, landmarks, and public parks within their jurisdictions that currently use the name "Diamond Head"
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Identify and document the process required to rename these locations from "Diamond Head" to "Lēahi," the Hawaiian name for the landmark
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Both agencies are required to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2024 Regular Session
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Resolution cites the rich cultural history of Lēahi, including its Hawaiian naming origin and the Hawai'i Tourism Authority's commitment to preserve and encourage appropriate use of the Hawaiian language
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And City And County Of Honolulu To Independently Identify The Roads, Monuments, Landmarks, And Public Parks Within Their Respective Jurisdictions That Use The Name "diamond Head" And Identify The Process For Renaming These Roads, Monuments, Landmarks, And Public Parks From "diamond Head" To "lahi".
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Last Action
Referred to WTL/TCA.
4/11/2023