Floor Statements

  • Statement by Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono Honoring Surfing Legend Andy Irons
    Nov 19, 2010  - Madam Speaker,   I rise today to pay tribute to surfing legend Andy Irons, who passed away suddenly on November 2nd at the age of 32. A kama‘aina from Hanalei on the island of Kauai, Andy Irons was one of the sport’s most recognized athletes with three world championship titles, an accomplishment t... More
  • Statement supporting H. Res 1652 – National Principals Month
    Nov 16, 2010  - M. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1652, celebrating National Principals Month which was observed this October.  With this resolution we recognize the important role principals play as leaders in our schools and for ensuring the best educational environment for our nation’s chil... More
  • Statement supporting H. Res 1641 - Impact Aid 60th Anniversary
    Nov 16, 2010  - I am the sponsor of House Resolution 1641, celebrating September 30th 2010 as the 60th anniversary of the Impact Aid program.  Hawaii schools received 55 point 5 million dollars in federal Impact Aid for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, the most recent year for which data is available. The majority of public... More
  • Statement supporting H. Res 1655 – Farm to School
    Nov 16, 2010  - M. Speaker I rise today in support of House Resolution 1655, celebrating National Farm to School Month, which was observed in October of this year. Farm to School programs bring nutritious products from local farms into the cafeterias of schools in their area. The result is healthier meals, improve... More
  • Statement On The Selection Of The State Of Hawaii As A Recipient Of The Freedom Award
    Sep 22, 2010  - Madam Speaker, Every year the Secretary of Defense recognizes employers for their support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.   This year, the Government of the State of Hawaii was selected for the Freedom Award, the highest employer recognition award given by the Defense De... More
  • Congresswoman Hirono's Testimony before House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans, and Wildlife
    Jul 27, 2010  -   Chairwoman Bordallo, Ranking Member Brown, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for holding this hearing on my bill, H.R. 5380, the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act of 2010. H.R. 5380 authorizes the expansion of this Refuge on the island of Hawaii to e... More
  • Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono Celebrates Life and Distinguished Career of Hawaii State Supreme Court Chief Justice William S. Richardson
    Jul 20, 2010  - Statement of Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono In Support of H.Res. 1470 July 20, 2010   Madam Speaker:   I rise today in support of H.Res. 1470, which recognizes the life, achievements, and distinguished career of the late Bill Richardson, Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court.   William Sh... More
  • Statement Congratulating ‘Iolani School’s Economics Team
    May 27, 2010  - May 27, 2010 Madam Speaker: I rise today to congratulate ‘Iolani School’s Economics Team for winning the 2010 National Economics Challenge. More than 1,200 teams from across the country competed in this year’s event sponsored by the Council for Economic Education.  This year marked ‘Iolani’s fou... More
  • Statement Introducing Hawaii Representative Charles Djou
    May 25, 2010  - Madam Speaker: I would like to introduce to you and our colleagues today, Congressman Charles Djou, the newest member of Hawaii’s delegation.  Born in Los Angeles, Congressman Djou’s family moved to Hawaii when he was 3.  He is a graduate of Punahou School in Honolulu, the Wharton School of the U... More
  • Statement In Support of HR 4872, The Health and Student Loan Reconciliation Bill
    Mar 21, 2010  - Madam Speaker: Today, we take a stand for hard-working middle class families who deserve a better value for their health care dollar.  We take a stand for better health care for America’s seniors.  We take a stand for those who have been denied insurance coverage because of a pre-existing condition... More

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