STAND. COM. REP. No.
'447
Honolulu, Hawaii
APR 2 1 2023
RE: H.C.R. No. 81
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Second State Legislature
Regular Session of 2023
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, to
which was referred H.C.R. No. 81 entitled:
"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AUGUST 8, 2023, AS
HAWAIIAN HONEYCREEPERS CELEBRATION DAY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to recognize August
8, 2023, as Hawaiian Honeycreepers Celebration Day.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure
from the Department of Land and Natural Resources; The Nature
Conservancy; Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species; American
Bird Conservancy; numerous students from Kalaheo Elementary
School, Kanuikapono Public Charter School, ‘Iolani School,
Pémaikafi Elementary School, Ménoa Elementary School, Volcano
Elementary School; and three individuals.
Your Committee finds that Hawaii is home to many native plant
and animal species, including forty—seven endemic manu (bird)
species that include honeycreepers. The introduction of various
threats, including predators, disease, climate change, and
degradation of habitats, has accelerated extinction threats for
native manu. By recognizing the cultural and scientific
significance of manu through community awareness and support,
further success to protect native manu can be achieved. This
measure recognizes the importance of Hawaii's native species while
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also acknowledging ongoing efforts to protect and preserve native
manu in the State's natural areas.
affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
As
Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts that is
attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent
and purpose of H.C.R. No. 81, and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on
behalf of the members of the
Committee on Transportation and
Culture and the Arts,
CHRIS ;EE, Chair
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 The Senate
Thirty-Second Legislature
State of Hawai‘i
Record of Votes
Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts
TCA
Bill / Resolution No.:* Committee Referral: Date:
HCR 81 TCA OHM/23
D The Committee is reconsidering its previous decision on this measure.
If so, then the previous decision was to:
The R commendation is:
Pass, unamended
2312
D Pass, with amendments
2311
D Hold
2310
D Recommit
2313
Members Aye/ Aye (WR) Nay Excused
LEE, Chris (C) \/
INOUYE, Lorraine R. (v0) x/I
ELEFANTE, Brandon J.C. x/
KEOHOKALOLE, Jarrett \/
AWA, Brenton V
Recommendation:
TOTA L
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(W Mg
Chair’s or
Distribution:
esignee’s’Signature:
Original
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Adopted
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File with Committee Report
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Clerk's Office
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Pink
Not Adopted
Drafting Agency
Goldenrod
Committee File Copy
*Only one measure per Record of Votes
Revised: 11/30/22