TOMORROW - SUPPORT HR23 RECOGNIZING THAT HAWAIIAN NATIONALS STILL EXIST
State Representative Faye Hanohano introduced House Resolution 23 (HR23) in the State Legislature, “Recognizing Hawaiian Nationals as a population residing lawfully in the Hawaiian Islands.”
It needs your SUPPORT to pass.
The first hearing of HR23 is scheduled for -
Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 -10:50AM
State Capitol conference room 325
Before the House OMH Committee (Ocean Marine Resources & Hawaiian Affairs) chaired by Rep. Hanohano
The text of HR23 is attached, or can be found HERE
The hearing notice, along with links to submit testimony, is HERE
This is a simple, common sense resolution that should be supported not only by Hawaiian Nationals, but by anyone who cares about stopping oppression and discrimination on the basis of nationality.
Think about HR23 as a way to add our voice Ku’e to the petitions of our kupuna.
If HR23 passes, it will effectively protect Hawaiian Nationals from the current nationality-based discrimination and mistreatment by government and other interests operating in Hawaii. In essence it says, Hawaiian Nationals belong here - there is nothing wrong with being a Hawaiian National, so stop treating Hawaiian Nationals as if we are illegal aliens.
GET READY!
Prepare a short and sweet testimony about why you SUPPORT the State of Hawaii recognition of Hawaiian Nationals “as a population residing lawfully in the Hawaiian Islands” and submit your written testimony 24 hours before the Wednesday hearing.
ALSO, please make an effort to attend the hearing on Wednesday so you can give your testimony in person. Often they will allow on-the-spot oral testimonies even if you haven’t made a prior submission in writing.
