Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR110

Introduced
3/10/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Report Pass
4/3/23  

Caption

Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.

Impact

If adopted, SR110 would expand state efforts toward recognizing veterans by creating memorials that serve as a permanent tribute to their sacrifices. By involving two significant entities—the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Office of Veterans' Services—the initiative aims to ensure that the memorials are not only artistic but also serve an educational purpose. This collaboration is intended to enhance the visibility and recognition of veterans who have contributed to the nation's military efforts, thereby promoting a greater appreciation and understanding within the community regarding their service.

Summary

Senate Resolution 110 requests that the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts collaborate with the Office of Veterans' Services to design and erect memorials honoring the sacrifices of veterans from Hawaii. The resolution emphasizes the importance of public recognition through memorials to honor military personnel who have served in various capacities to protect the freedoms and security enjoyed by citizens of the United States. It underlines the necessity of creating tangible memorials that preserve the legacy of Hawaii's veterans across history. This initiative aims to enhance public understanding of the unique contributions made by Hawaii’s veterans to both national and global history.

Contention

While there are no recorded significant points of contention regarding SR110 during discussions, broader discussions about veteran memorials often touch on issues related to funding, design, and the inclusivity of various veteran experiences. The bill is designed to unify efforts among state services, but discussions often arise about the representation of diverse military histories and experiences in memorials. Stakeholders might debate what constitutes an appropriate tribute to veterans and how best to embody their legacy in tangible forms.

Companion Bills

HI SCR100

Same As Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.

HI HR120

Same As Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.

Previously Filed As

HI SR34

Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.

HI SCR147

Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Begin Planning To Collaborate With Partners In Japan To Appropriately Recognize The Eightieth Anniversary Of The End Of World War Ii, Including The Atomic Bombings And Lives Lost In Japan And Hawaii Throughout The War, And Reaffirm A Commitment To Ensuring These Tragedies Are Never Repeated.

HI HCR97

Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.

HI HR81

Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.

HI HB2246

Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.

HI SCR46

Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.

HI HCR18

Requesting The Hawaii Office Of Veterans' Services To Prioritize Policies And Services Expanding Financial And Other Forms Of Benefits For Hawaii National Guard Veterans, Retirees, And Veteran-owned Small Businesses.

HI SR127

Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Convene A Task Force To Research And Develop A Plan To Expand Access To Chess As A Competitive Sport.

HI HR8

Requesting The Hawaii Office Of Veterans' Services To Prioritize Policies And Services Expanding Financial And Other Forms Of Benefits For Hawaii National Guard Veterans, Retirees, And Veteran-owned Small Businesses.

HI SB119

Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.

Similar Bills

NJ S739

Establishes "Salute to Service and Sacrifice Memorial Commission."

NJ S4196

Establishes "Salute to Service and Sacrifice Memorial Commission."

AZ HCR2010

Gold star families; legacy preservation

HI HR120

Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.

HI HCR114

Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.

HI SCR100

Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.

AK SB174

Honor & Remember/honor & Sacrifice Flags

NJ SJR28

Designates second weekend of September each year as "Salute to Service and Sacrifice Weekend."