STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1584-26

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2026

RE: H.C.R. No. 101

H.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2026

State of Hawaii

Madame:

Your Committee on Culture & Arts, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 101 entitled:

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to nominate John D. Waiheʻe III for induction into the Aloha Order of Merit.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from one individual.

Your Committee finds that John D. Waiheʻe III has rendered distinguished and historic service to Hawaii, including becoming the first Native Hawaiian elected governor of any state in the United States and elevating Hawaii's role on the national and international stage. His leadership advanced significant initiatives in education, health care, economic development, and Native Hawaiian rights, while his contributions to the 1978 Constitutional Convention helped shape modern governance in the State. Additionally, John D. Waiheʻe III has demonstrated lifelong dedication to public service through continued civic engagement and leadership beyond his tenure in office. Your Committee therefore finds that he has achieved national and international recognition and has brought great honor to the State, meeting the qualifications for induction into the Aloha Order of Merit.

Your Committee has amended this measure by making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Culture & Arts that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 101, as amended herein, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto as H.C.R. No. 101, H.D. 1.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Culture & Arts,

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JEANNE KAPELA, Chair