Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR120

Introduced
3/10/23  

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

The passage of HR120 would lead to tangible acknowledgments of the unique role that Hawaii's veterans have played in both local and national contexts. By establishing dedicated memorials, the state seeks to preserve the legacy of these veterans and provide a deeper understanding of their contributions. This initiative may encourage community engagement and support for veterans' recognition, potentially fostering a greater appreciation for their service among residents and visitors alike.

Summary

House Resolution 120 (HR120) is a legislative measure that requests the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to collaborate with the Office of Veterans' Services to plan and construct memorials honoring the sacrifices and contributions of veterans from Hawaii. The resolution emphasizes the importance of public memorials as a form of recognition for military personnel who have protected the freedom and security of the United States throughout its history.

Contention

While the resolution is largely a gesture of appreciation, there may be underlying discussions regarding the utilization of state resources and the prioritization of funding for such projects, particularly in a climate of budget constraints. The collaboration between the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Office of Veterans' Services is a critical element, as it combines cultural preservation with veteran affairs, which could raise questions about scope, execution, and the involvement of local communities in the memorial creation process.

Companion Bills

HI HCR114

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 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 SR34

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 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.

HI HB476

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 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.

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 SR110

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.

NJ SJR134

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

AK SB174

Honor & Remember/honor & Sacrifice Flags