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HI HCR123

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Marten

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Board of Education and Department of Education to integrate the documentary film "Waterman" about Duke Kahanamoku into middle and intermediate school curricula to provide students with a strong role model.

  • Highlights Duke Kahanamoku as a five-time Olympic swimming medalist, surfing pioneer, and Hawaiian ambassador of aloha whose life story exemplifies values of courage, integrity, perseverance, and humility.

  • Requests the Department of Education coordinate with necessary agencies and stakeholders to provide free access to the documentary in accessible formats for all schools.

  • Notes that filmmakers David Ulich and Dr. Steven Ungerleider of Sidewinder Films have agreed to allow free access to the film for broad integration into the curriculum.

  • Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Education.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Integrate The Documentary Film "waterman" Into Middle And Intermediate School Curriculum.

Department of Education

Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).

3/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/30/2023
Education3/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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