RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, Hawaii, along with the rest of the nation, watched in horror as terrorism struck at the heart of the United States, directly affecting our fellow citizens in Washington, D.C., New York, and Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, these evil and cowardly acts of terror resulted in the loss of thousands of innocent lives at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in the countryside of Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, the people killed in these acts were ordinary citizens going about their daily activities in their offices, working on aircraft in the skies above, or traveling across our country; and

WHEREAS, the loss of life due to these horrendous acts of cowardice not only affected the loved ones of those killed, but also millions of other Americans in a myriad of ways; and

WHEREAS, Hawaii, directly affected by the loss of five of its own people, shared in the grief and sorrow felt throughout the nation; and

WHEREAS, Georgine Corrigan was a mother and skilled woman with a multifaceted career who most recently worked as an accomplished artist and antiques collectibles dealer; and

WHEREAS, those who knew her described Georgine Corrigan as having a "bubbly personality", tremendous talent in art, crafts, and antiques, a gentle touch, and the true "aloha spirit"; and

WHEREAS, Georgine Corrigan will be deeply and forever missed by her family and her many friends worldwide; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Third Special Session of 2001, the Senate concurring, that this body honors the memory of Georgine Corrigan and extends its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to her family.

Report Title:

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF GEORGINE CORRIGAN.