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HI HR216

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ernesto Ganaden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors and commends Judge Michael A. Town for his lifetime achievements and service to Hawaii

  • Judge Town earned a Juris Doctorate from University of California-Hastings College of the Law and Master of Laws from Yale Law School

  • Served as Lead Counsel at Legal Aid Society of Hawaii in the Aluli v. Brown case, which resulted in the end of bombing of Kahoolawe island

  • Served over 30 years as a trial judge, including 14 years in Family Court and 16 years in Circuit Court, retiring in 2010

  • Taught family law, juvenile law, environmental law, and legal methods as an adjunct professor at University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law; currently serves on boards for Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, Positive Coaching Alliance - Hawaii, and Hawaii Children's Trust Fund

Legislative Description

Honoring And Commending Judge Michael A. Town For His Lifetime Achievements And Expressing Its Deepest Gratitude For His Service To The State Of Hawaii.

Judge Michael A. Town

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

3/14/2024

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