Youth Recognized for Play It Safe Safety Poster Contest
State lawmakers joined Governor Neil Abercrombie in a ceremony recognizing winners of this year's Play It Safe Safety Poster Contest on Thursday, November 17, 2011. The event was held in the Governor's Ceremonial Room.
Sponsored annually by the Play It Safe International Program, the contest seeks to educate students from preschool through third grade on the importance of safety awareness and prevention. Over the past twenty-nine years, the Play It Safe International Program has greatly expanded safety awareness through educating children across the United States of America and other countries.
"I believe that programs like the Play It Safe Safety Poster Contest provide valuable opportunities to help educate our children, beginning at an early age, on the importance of health and safety awareness and prevention," said Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, who serves as the advisory chairperson for the Play It Safe International Program here in Hawaii. "It is an important reminder for all of us to be mindful of the potential dangers and risks that are encountered throughout the course of our daily lives."
The winners of this year's poster contest include:
Award
Winner's Name
School
Overall Winner
Jayden-Isaiah Fraticelli
Kalihi Waena Elementary
Nutrition Winner
Caleb Helenihi-Aweau
Nu'uanu Elementary
Safety Winner
James Hong
Ala Wai Elementary
Honorable Mention
Erica Cho
Ala Wai Elementary
Honorable Mention
Anabelle Strawberry Ann Tolentino
Fern Elementary
Honorable Mention
Raeanne Rabago
Ka'ewai Elementary
Honorable Mention
Shazel Tobios
Ka'iulani Elementary
Honorable Mention
Kalena-Faith Esteban
Kalihi Kai Elementary
Honorable Mention
Kaila Lealoha Enriquez Andres
Kalihi Uka Elementary
Honorable Mention
Julia Angelica Dauz
Kalihi Waena Elementary
Honorable Mention
Aren-James Tubay
Kapalama Elementary
Honorable Mention
Champagne Leopoldo
Kauluwela Elementary
Honorable Mention
Shaylen Tatupu-Timu
Lanakila Elementary
Honorable Mention
Ashlie Balantac
Likelike Elementary
Honorable Mention
Brieanne Shiroma
Ma'ema'e Elementary
Honorable Mention
Jessica Yamamoto
Nu'uanu Elementary
Monday, October 31, 2011
Senate and House Hold Info Briefing on Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation
On October 27, 2011, the Senate and House Committees on Human Services held a joint informational briefing to discuss concerns with elder abuse and financial exploitation in Hawaii. Committee Chairs Senator Chun Oakland and Representative John M. Mizuno held the meeting.
According to the Executive Office on Aging, by year 2020, one in four Hawaii residents will be age 60 or older. Hawaii's elderly population is graying faster than any other state in the union.
Consumer protection issues dealing with Hawaii's seniors, such as but not limited to elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation were among topics of discussion at the briefing. Several organizations were invited and attended the briefing to provide the committees with information and updates.
At the conclusion of the briefing, Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland and Representative John M. Mizuno will summarize the suggested solutions ascertained from this briefing to better address protective policy for Hawaii's elderly. The Committee Chairs may also identify future legislation aimed at reducing elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Pictures captured by Honolulu Pulse during the 2011 Children and Youth Day
Summer 2010 Newsletter -
"It is with sincere gratitude that I express my appreciation to
everyone in State Senate District 13 and across the State of Hawaii
who have helped make this a productive legislative session. I am
deeply moved and humbled by the community's efforts to provide valuable
input to help us move past this difficult time in our state's history.
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to my legislative colleagues
and support staff. The Legislature passed significant legislation
this year. Kupuna services, children's health and safety, public
education, energy, food security, economic development, affordable
housing, homeless services, and support to businesses were among
our numerous priorities..." -Senator Chun Oakland
Summer 2010 Newsletter -
"It is with sincere gratitude that I express my appreciation to
everyone in State Senate District 13 and across the State of Hawaii
who have helped make this a productive legislative session. I am
deeply moved and humbled by the community's efforts to provide valuable
input to help us move past this difficult time in our state's history.