Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR83 Compare Versions

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1	1	THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. 83 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION requesting the hawaii council for the HUMANITIES, state foundation on culture and the arts, and the hawaii state public library system to collaborate for the establishment of a hawaii state poet laureate program.
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3	3	THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. 83
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37	37	requesting the hawaii council for the HUMANITIES, state foundation on culture and the arts, and the hawaii state public library system to collaborate for the establishment of a hawaii state poet laureate program.
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43	43	WHEREAS, Hawaii has a rich and diverse culture that melds the customs, art, history, traditions, and music of Native Hawaiians and the many peoples that comprise the community that is Hawaii; and WHEREAS, this unique culture is expressed in the mele, oli, and moolelo of the Hawaiian people, and the literature, music, and traditions of the various peoples that have settled in Hawaii; and WHEREAS, literature and poetry are a way to blend the multicultural voices, languages, and traditions in a manner that promotes dialogue, pride, and understanding within our diverse communities with the world; and WHEREAS, storytelling and literature strengthen civic responsibility and civic engagement through promoting deep thinking, increased empathy and understanding, and stronger connections to ourselves and each other; and WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii is committed to the preservation and advancement of culture, the arts, history, and the humanities, especially literature and music; and WHEREAS, the United States of America provides for the periodic appointment of a poet laureate by the Library of Congress; and WHEREAS, the Hawaii Council for the Humanities, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and Hawaii State Public Library System have the qualifications and expertise to establish a Hawaii State Poet Laureate Program to nurture and connect the various cultures in Hawaii; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2022, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Hawaii Council for the Humanities, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and Hawaii State Public Library System are requested to collaborate for the purpose of establishing a Hawaii State Poet Laureate Program, which may include: (1) The periodic appointment of a Hawaii poet laureate; (2) The promotion of reading, writing, and appreciation of poetry; (3) Literary, cultural, and poetry workshops for students, communities, and the people of Hawaii; and (4) The gathering of writers, poets, storytellers, musicians, and others representing the multi-ethnic cultures of Hawaii to share their experiences and creative works; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is requested to submit a report of the collaborative efforts initiated for the establishment of a Hawaii State Poet Laureate Program, its findings, recommendations, implementation plan, and any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Executive Director of the Hawaii Council for the Humanities, Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and State Librarian. OFFERED BY: _____________________________ Report Title: Hawaii State Poet Laureate Program
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45	45	WHEREAS, Hawaii has a rich and diverse culture that melds the customs, art, history, traditions, and music of Native Hawaiians and the many peoples that comprise the community that is Hawaii; and
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49	49	WHEREAS, this unique culture is expressed in the mele, oli, and moolelo of the Hawaiian people, and the literature, music, and traditions of the various peoples that have settled in Hawaii; and
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53	53	WHEREAS, literature and poetry are a way to blend the multicultural voices, languages, and traditions in a manner that promotes dialogue, pride, and understanding within our diverse communities with the world; and
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57	57	WHEREAS, storytelling and literature strengthen civic responsibility and civic engagement through promoting deep thinking, increased empathy and understanding, and stronger connections to ourselves and each other; and
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61	61	WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii is committed to the preservation and advancement of culture, the arts, history, and the humanities, especially literature and music; and
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65	65	WHEREAS, the United States of America provides for the periodic appointment of a poet laureate by the Library of Congress; and
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69	69	WHEREAS, the Hawaii Council for the Humanities, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and Hawaii State Public Library System have the qualifications and expertise to establish a Hawaii State Poet Laureate Program to nurture and connect the various cultures in Hawaii; now, therefore,
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73	73	BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2022, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Hawaii Council for the Humanities, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and Hawaii State Public Library System are requested to collaborate for the purpose of establishing a Hawaii State Poet Laureate Program, which may include:
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77	77	(1) The periodic appointment of a Hawaii poet laureate;
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81	81	(2) The promotion of reading, writing, and appreciation of poetry;
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85	85	(3) Literary, cultural, and poetry workshops for students, communities, and the people of Hawaii; and
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89	89	(4) The gathering of writers, poets, storytellers, musicians, and others representing the multi-ethnic cultures of Hawaii to share their experiences and creative works; and
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93	93	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is requested to submit a report of the collaborative efforts initiated for the establishment of a Hawaii State Poet Laureate Program, its findings, recommendations, implementation plan, and any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023; and
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97	97	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Executive Director of the Hawaii Council for the Humanities, Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and State Librarian.
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