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Entries from March 2009
March 30, 2009
Rikki – “Suteki Da Ne”
Nice song. A change of pace from all my bills and philosophies. Enjoy.
Rikki – “Suteki Da Ne” English Lyrics
My heart was swimming
in words gathered by the wind.
My voice bounded
into a cloud-carried tomorrow.
My heart trembled
in the moon-swayed mirror.
Soft tears,
spilled with a stream of stars.
Isn’t it beautiful?
If we could walk, hand in hand,
I want [...]
March 29, 2009
A song for those of you facing difficult challenges. Do your best to bring balance to yourself and the world.
In my life, I have experienced a lot of challenges. I have my faults and have made my share of mistakes. Many people took advantage of me for their gain when I made my DUI mistake. There are things I wish I did differently in my personal life. I have seen a lot of anger and had [...]
March 24, 2009
April 16, 2009 Fundraiser for Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu
Fundraiser for Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu
Thursday, April 16, 2009
5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
St. Andrew’s Priory School, Ylang Ylang Courtyard, 224 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, Hawaii
Suggested Donation: $25
March 24, 2009
A Breath Away
On March 22, 2009, at 3:00 A.M. Sunday morning, I woke up having a difficult time breathing and felt nauseated. I thought it was strange since I wasn’t sick. I was thinking of calling my parents or 911. Instead, I grabbed my two juzus and thought of my late grandparents. My breathing was very thin with a slight [...]
March 19, 2009
50th Anniversary of Statehood Commemoration
50th Anniversary of Statehood Commemoration
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
12:00 Noon
State Capitol, House Chambers
Recognition and Introduction of Former Hawaii Senator Nadao “Najo” Yoshinaga
Senator Shan Tsutsui:
I have the great honor to be able to introduce to you today Senator Nadao Yoshinaga who also is widely known as Najo. Senator Yoshinaga was elected into the House of Representatives of [...]
March 19, 2009
Written Remarks into the House Journal: Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 981 & 982, House Resolution 26 and House Concurrent Resolution 24
Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu
Written Remarks into the House Journal
March 12, 2009; 27th Day
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 981 & 982, House Resolution 26 and House Concurrent Resolution 24
I rise in support of House Resolution 26 and House Concurrent Resolution 24, which urges the United States Postal Service to issue postal stamps honoring the World War II [...]
March 19, 2009
Written Remarks into the House Journal: 3rd Reading, H.B. 128, H.D. 1, Relating to Elections
Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu
Written Remarks into the House Journal
March 10, 2009; 26th Day
3rd Reading, H.B. 128, H.D. 1, Relating to Elections
I rise in support of House Bill 128, House Draft 1, Relating to Elections. In the 2008 primary election, the last minute decisions by candidates to run for offices caused the disqualification of one candidate. [...]
March 17, 2009
Written Remarks into the House Journal: Stand Comm. Report No. 906, H.B. 1782, H.D. 2, Relating to Health
Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu
Written Remarks into the House Journal
March 10, 2009; 26th Day
Stand Comm. Report No. 906, H.B. 1782, H.D. 2, Relating to Health Information Exchange
I rise in support of House Bill 1782, House Draft 2, Relating to Health Information Exchange. Mr. Speaker, we live in the digital age. Technology has provided us with so [...]
March 17, 2009
Written Remarks into the House Journal: Stand Comm. Report No. 885, H.B. 617, H.D. 2, Relating to Mass Transit Route Economic Zones
Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu
Written Remarks into the House Journal
March 10, 2009; 26th Day
Stand Comm. Report No. 885, H.B. 617, H.D. 2, Relating to Mass Transit Route Economic Zones
I rise in support of House Bill 617, House Draft 2, Relating to Mass Transit Route Economic Zones. This bill would create a task force to recommend parameters [...]
