HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES             H.R. NO.237           
TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE, 1999                                
STATE OF HAWAII                                            
                                                             
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                     HOUSE RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING, NINE YEAR-OLD, SAM-EARL FEHOKO FOR
   HIS COMMITMENT TO USING HIS GIFTS OF INVENTION, CREATIVITY
   AND SELFLESSNESS TOWARDS PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF
   TECHNOLOGICAL PROJECTS WHICH HELP THE DISABLED AND ELDERLY.



 1      WHEREAS, the youth of our State are the foundation of
 2 Hawaii's future, the Legislature is proud to recognize the
 3 achievements of conscientious young people who epitomize the best
 4 and brightest of Hawaii's citizens; and
 5      WHEREAS, effectuated by a deep admiration of the dedication
 6 and steadfast efforts of those who strive for making a positive
 7 difference, the citizens of the State of Hawaii take great pride
 8 in recognizing select individuals who utilize their talents and
 9 energy to achieve great things; and
10      WHEREAS, SAM-EARL FEHOKO--the second of four sons born to
11 Linda and Vili Fehoko--is a fourth grader at Kahuku Elementary
12 School, who at the age of seven, developed an invention "compact
13 celluvision systemware," which combines several state of the art
14 high-tech tools into one compact unit designed for convenience
15 and safety; and
16      WHEREAS, SAM-EARL FEHOKO's invention has garnered much
17 attention from the local and national media as well as by world
18 renowned companies and because of which he received an invitation
19 to the Toshiba Science Project and the 1999 Invention Convention;
20 and
21      WHEREAS, SAM-EARL FEHOKO's many inventions have been
22 inspired by his disabled cousin, and his devotion to helping the
23 disabled and the elderly; and
24      WHEREAS, SAM-EARL FEHOKO has recently been honored for his
25 academic talents as well as his athletic ability by receiving the
26 prestigious National Scholastic Achievement Award; and
27      WHEREAS, SAM-EARL FEHOKO, displaying leadership, dedication
28 to his family, community, the elderly, disabled, state, and
29 country, has conducted himself as a sterling example of
30 humankind; and
31      WHEREAS, SAM-EARL FEHOKO's talent and determination have
32 brought honor and pride to his family, Kahuku Elementary School,
33 Hau'ula, and the State of Hawaii; now, therefore,

 
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 1      BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the
 2 Twentieth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of
 3 1999, that this body hereby commends and congratulates, SAM-EARL
 4 FEHOKO, on his outstanding achievements, and extends to him a
 5 warm ALOHA and best wishes for continued success in all his
 6 future endeavors.
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