S.C.R. 195 Summary

• Board of Education and Department of Education are urged to integrate the documentary film "Waterman" into middle and intermediate school curriculum as a component to provide positive role models for students.

• Department of Education is urged to coordinate with necessary agencies and stakeholders to arrange transportation for middle and intermediate school students to movie theaters to experience the film.

• The documentary highlights the life of Duke Kahanamoku, a five-time Olympic swimming medalist, surfing pioneer, and Hawaiian cultural ambassador who exemplified values of aloha while navigating the Western world.

• Producers David Ulich and Dr. Steven Ungerleider of Sidewinder Films have agreed to provide free access to the film for broad integration into Hawaii schools.

• Certified copies of the resolution are to be transmitted to the Superintendent of Education and the Chairperson of the Board of Education.