HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. NO.

209

TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2006

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 
   


HOUSE RESOLUTION

 

REQUESTING THE Governor to designate AND CELEBRATE 2008 as the year of the family and to establish a Family Celebration Commission to administer the celebration.

 

 

WHEREAS, the success of a society depends largely upon the strength and vitality of its families; and

WHEREAS, in all cultures and in all ages, a strong family unit has been the foundation of great societies; and

WHEREAS, family, or Ohana, is especially important in Hawaii because of the richly diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds of its people; and

WHEREAS, a celebration to honor the importance of the family and to sustain and nurture family life is appropriate; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2006, that the Governor is requested to designate and celebrate 2008 as the Year of the Family and to establish a Family Celebration Commission to administer the celebration; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Governor is requested to place the Commission within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Governor is requested to appoint fifteen members to the Commission, four of whom should represent each of the four counties and the remaining members should represent government, labor, business, and the community at large; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Governor is requested to select the Chairperson of the Commission from among the appointed members; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is requested to prepare an overall program to celebrate the Year of the Family, recognizing the importance of the family unit in the development of the State, and encouraging and fostering strong family relationships to assist families in dealing with the problems that threaten family unity and stability, such as drug or alcohol abuse or gang membership; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is requested to develop, plan, and coordinate the various program activities that are to be scheduled throughout the year of the celebration; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is requested to encourage the participation of all segments of the State's population and consider any related plans and programs developed by interested private and public organizations or agencies from whose members the Commission may consider designating special committees to plan, develop, and coordinate specific projects or activities; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is requested to submit to the Governor a comprehensive report for the Year of the Family to include, but is not limited to:

(1) The production, publication, and distribution of books, films, and other educational materials on the importance of the family in Hawaii;

(2) Conferences, convocations, lectures, and seminars; and

(3) Ceremonies, theatrical productions, and other special events commemorating the year of the family; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is requested to consult, cooperate with, and seek advice from appropriate organizations or agencies; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is requested to seek grants from public and private sources and to accept donations to finance the project, programs, and activities of the Year of the Family celebration; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is requested to cease operations on June 30, 2009 and to submit to the Governor and the Legislature, a final report, not later than twenty days prior to convening of the Regular Session of 2010, of all of its activities, including an accounting of all moneys received and disbursed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on June 30, 2009, the Commission is requested to deposit all properties acquired by the Commission in the state library system, museums, and public archives or otherwise dispose of the property at its discretion; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor.

 

 

 

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:

Family Celebration Commission