Bill Text: HI HR116 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Hawaii House Resolution 116 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Ann Marie Nalani Kirk

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-08 - (H) Resolution adopted in final form. [HR116 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2010-HR116-Introduced.html

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.R. NO.	116
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2010
STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

HonorING Ann marie nalani kirk for outstanding services in safeguarding hawai�i's natural and cultural resources, Educating the Youth of hawai�i, and perpetuating Native Hawaiian oral traditions and history.

WHEREAS, the wealth and vitality of our State is due in large part to the efforts of civic-minded individuals who give so much of their time, energy, and talents to meet community and cultural needs and to fulfill a vision for the well-being of society; and

WHEREAS, ANN MARIE NALANI KIRK epitomizes such laudable characteristics through her tireless work on numerous social fronts, including her efforts to ensure the safety of Hawai�i's natural and cultural resources, to educate the State's youth through video and film, and to perpetuate Native Hawaiian oral traditions and history through various forms of media technology; and

WHEREAS, ANN MARIE NALANI KIRK has proven herself to be a true daughter of Hawai�i through her involvement in grassroots initiatives to protect the centuries-old heiaus Hawea and Pahua in Hawai�i Kai, O�ahu, and to create statewide awareness about the need to ban shark tours in the interest of public safety and in respect of Native Hawaiian cultural beliefs; and

WHEREAS, ANN MARIE NALANI KIRK launched her Web site maunalua.net in 2008, which functions as a rich repository of stories offered by lifelong residents of East O�ahu's Maunalua Bay and thereby preserves the rich oral history of the area for succeeding generations to come; and

WHEREAS, ANN MARIE NALANI KIRK'S dedication to collecting and preserving the oral histories of Native Hawaiian kupuna (elders/ancestors) was recognized in 1996 when her critically acclaimed film "Happy Birthday, Tutu Ruth" received the Gold Apple award from the National Media Network Market; and

WHEREAS, ANN MARIE NALANI KIRK has worked for over 15 years as a producer and director for the Teleschool Branch of the Hawai�i State Department of Education, during which time she has used the power of film to educate and empower Hawai�i's youngest minds through such programs as "Choices," "Stories to Tell," "Voices and Wings," and "Pacific Clues"; and

WHEREAS, ANN MARIE NALANI KIRK received the 2009 award as Outstanding Alumnus of Sacred Hearts Academy for her selfless contributions to community service and her distinguished achievements as a filmmaker; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-fifth Legislature of the State of Hawai�i, Regular Session of 2010, that this body hereby honors ANN MARIE NALANI KIRK for her outstanding service in safeguarding Hawai�i's natural and cultural resources, educating the youth of Hawai�i, and perpetuating Native Hawaiian oral traditions and history, and extends to her its sincerest gratitude and best wishes for her future endeavors.