2013 HOUSE JOURNAL – 39TH DAY 559 THIRTY-NINTH DAY Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Caucus and at that time we will also have our Easter Bunny present for picture taking. So we hope you will be able to join us between 9:00 and The House of Representatives of the Twenty-Seventh Legislature of the 10:00 in the drop-off area right here on this floor. Thank you, Mr. State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2013, convened at 12:06 o'clock p.m., Speaker." with Speaker Souki presiding. Representative McDermott: "Mr. Speaker, two things. I believe today is The invocation was delivered by Former Representative Lynn Finnegan, one of our youngest Member's birthday, Representative Richard Fale. Can Executive Director of Hawaii Public Charter Schools Network, after which we all give him a hand and wish him a happy birthday. Smile, Richard. the Roll was called showing all Members present with the exception of Representatives Har, Oshiro and Wooley, who were excused. "Mr. Speaker, the other thing with regard to the $20 bill I'd like to identify it. It should have a picture of Andrew Jackson on it, so I'll meet By unanimous consent, reading and approval of the Journal of the House you afterwards, Brower." of Representatives of the Thirty-Eighth Day was deferred. Representative Hashem: "Mr. Speaker, I would like to make another announcement. We have another, he's not the youngest member but he's SENATE COMMUNICATIONS right behind me. Yeah, he only looks it. It's the Representative from the Big Island, Mark Nakashima's birthday also." The following communication from the Senate (Sen. Com. No. 406) was received and announced by the Clerk: LATE INTRODUCTIONS Sen. Com. No. 406, transmitting H.B. No. 776, HD 2, SD 1, entitled: "A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO GOVERNMENT TORT The following late introduction was made to the Members of the House: LIABILITY," which passed Third Reading in the Senate on March 25, 2013. Representative Ward introduced his constituent, Mr. Mark Fox, Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii. Representative Saiki moved to disagree to the amendments made by the Senate to the following House Bill, seconded by Representative Awana RECESS and carried: (Representatives Har, Oshiro and Wooley were excused.) At this time, the Chair stated: H.B. No. 776, HD 2, (SD 1) "The House will stand in recess for the purpose of convening in a Joint Session in the Senate Chambers at 2:00 p.m. We will convene on INTRODUCTIONS Thursday, March 28 at 12:00 noon." The following introductions were made to the Members of the House: At 12:20 o'clock p.m., the Chair declared a recess and the House of Representatives stood in recess, subject to the call of the Chair, and in Representative Nishimoto introduced members of the Kaimuki High accordance with Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 25, met in Joint School Student Government, and their advisor, Ms. Holly Honbo. Session with the Senate, for the Hawaii Medal of Honor Ceremony. Representative Say introduced visitors from Vancouver, Canada: Mr. Andre La Rouge, member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Mrs. Trudy La Rouge, daughter of Mr. Dennis Clark, Sergeant-at-Arms of the JOINT SESSION Legislative Assembly of Ontario; and their children, Stefan and Nicole. The Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Representative Takai introduced his constituent and retired Hawaii Twenty-Seventh Legislature was called to order at 2:04 o'clock p.m., by National Guardsman, Mr. George Cho; and Mrs. Shirley Kauhaihao, wife the Honorable Donna Mercado Kim, President of the Senate. of the late First Lieutenant John Kuulei Kauhaihao. The President addressed the Chamber, stating: ORDER OF THE DAY "The Joint Session called pursuant to Concurrent Resolution adopted by the Members of the Senate and the Members of the House is called to ANNOUNCEMENTS order. Representative Brower: "Mr. Speaker, thank you. Two quick "On behalf of the House Speaker and all the Members of the Hawaii announcements. One is I found a crumpled up $20 bill in the hallway to State Legislature, we honor members of the armed forces of the United my left and I was going to turn it in to the Clerk's Office if it wants to be States with ties to Hawaii who fought and died bravely in combat zone claimed. designated by Presidential Order." "Second is, Members of the Tourism Committee, on March 17 I sent you an email asking you to keep tomorrow open should you like to participate At this time, the Members of the Senate and House of Representatives, in an informational briefing. The agenda has been posted and it's 4:00 p.m. guests, and audience rose for the Hawaiian Blessing which was delivered in the auditorium. A briefing on Hawaii's tourism industry, and scheduled by Ms. Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, followed by the presentation of our to be there is the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the Waikiki Improvement Nation's and our State's Colors by the Joint Service Color Guard and the Association and members of Local 5. If anyone or any organization also Hawaii Air National Guard Royal Guard. The singing of the National wants to attend and participate, they are welcome. Thank you, Mr. Anthem and Hawaii Pono'i was then led by Mr. Danny Kaleikini. Speaker." Representative Belatti: "Mr. Speaker, thank you. This is just a reminder President Kim then addressed the Members, guests and audience as to colleagues that tomorrow the Institute for Human Services will be follows: picking up Easter basket donations through the Women's Legislative 560 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL – 39TH DAY "Thank you, Ms. Wong-Kalu. Mahalo, Joint Service Color Guard, Royal Brigadier General Stanley J. Osserman Jr., Commander, Hawaii Air Guard and Mr. Kaleikini. Your participation in today's ceremony is greatly National Guard; appreciated. Brigadier General Joseph Kim, Deputy Adjutant General, Hawaii "Good afternoon honored guests, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of the Department of Defense, and Mrs. Kimberly Kim; Members of the Hawaii State Senate and the House of Representatives, I extend to all of you our warmest aloha and welcome, and a special aloha Representing the United States Pacific Air Forces and General Herbert to the families of those we honor today. Many of you have travelled a long Carlisle: Brigadier General James Post, and Mrs. Susan Post; way to be here, and we are humbled and honored by your presence to join us for this ceremony. Rear Admiral Fernandez Ponds, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, and Mrs. Carolyn Ponds; "The Medal of Honor is Hawaii's expression of gratitude to those who gave their lives in the service of our nation. These citizens volunteered to Representing the United States Marine Forces Pacific and Lieutenant carry the flag of the United States, to uphold the ideals and principles of a General Terry Robling: Colonel Jeffrey Davis, and Mrs. Kathy Davis; free and democratic nation, to put themselves in harm's way to fulfill their military missions, and to represent our people and country with pride, Representing the United States Coast Guard District 14 and Rear honor and distinction. We admire them immensely for their courage and Admiral Charles Ray: Captain Meredith Austin; willingness to make tremendous personal sacrifices for the greater good. Representing the 8th Theater Sustainment Command and Major General "The Medal of Honor is awarded posthumously. As such, this day is one Stephen Lyons: Colonel Glenn Grothe; of sorrow, of heartbreak. The families of our servicemen and women endured great suffering and hardship, and we convey our deepest Representing the 25th Infantry Division and Major General William condolences to all the families and loved ones. Fuller: Colonel Frank Tate; "At the same time, in honoring these heroes, let us celebrate their lives Representing the Hawaii National Guard, Chief of Joint Staff: Colonel and what they stood for. They are sons, brothers, husbands, fathers, Joe Logan; and comrades-in-arms, friends and neighbors. They represent all the good things in life. They stood for those qualities we admire in our fellow Command Chief Master Sergeant Robert Lee, Senior Enlisted Officer, citizens: honor, loyalty, courage, sacrifice, patriotism, and a commitment Hawaii National Guard. to putting the needs of others above their own. And they symbolized the values and traditions that have made our country a place of freedom, equality and opportunity. President Kim then called upon the Honorable Neil Abercrombie to deliver his remarks as follows: "To the families of our honorees, please accept this Medal of Honor Ceremony as a small token of our appreciation and admiration, which we "Ladies and gentlemen, aloha. Friends, the purpose of the Act, present with our heartfelt and lasting aloha. Mahalo." designated as Act 21, Session Laws of Hawaii 2005, states: 'the purpose of this Act is to provide for a Hawaii Medal of Honor that would help express the deep appreciation and gratitude of the people of Hawaii to the loved At this time, the President introduced the following state, congressional ones of members of the military who sacrificed their lives in defense of our and military leaders seated on the Floor of the House: nation and its freedoms.' The Honorable Neil Abercrombie, Governor of the State of Hawaii; "It's a position of gratitude. It is an honor for those of us who are privileged to occupy elected office to be able to represent to you, not only The Honorable Shan Tsutsui, Lieutenant Governor of the State of those who are gathered here to my immediate right, as family of those who Hawaii; are to be honored as a result of the passage of Act 21, but for all those assembled here today and who may see at least a portion of the results The Honorable Tulsi Gabbard, United States Congresswoman; either in the newspapers or throughout the media.