STAND. COM. REP. 71

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2003

RE: H.B. No. 1534

 

 

 

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on International Affairs, to which was referred H.B. No. 1534 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this bill is to encourage and celebrate the blessings of peace by proclaiming September 21 of each year as "Peace Day".

One individual testified in support of this bill.

Your Committee finds that the United Nations has already adopted September 21 as "Peace Day." Although this day will not be recognized as a state holiday, your Committee believes that this bill is important since it will encourage citizens to observe and celebrate the blessings of peace. This special day will also include discussions of professional activities and achievements in the lives of peacemakers.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on International Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1534 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on International Affairs,

 

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HELÉNE H. HALE, Chair