Template 3 Reps Hawaiian Affairs 1085

E-mails should be sent to HAWtestimony@capitol.hawaii.gov and reps@capitol.hawaii.gov. Please include kupuaina@gmail.com in the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy). We'll appreciate it and it gives us some idea as to how many e-mails the Representatives get. Feel free to cut and paste the below e-mail message.

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Dear Madam Chair Carroll, Madam Vice-Chair Shimabukuro and Members of the House,

My name is (insert your name here). On opening day of this year's legislative session, Senate President Colleen Hanabusa spoke the following words,

"As well, we know we must address the sense of betrayal that many in our Native Hawaiian community feel on the issue of ceded lands, and in particular the case now pending before the United States Supreme Court. We will not turn a deaf ear to these questions, as difficult as they may be. We have heard the call of the people and we must respond."

Although the House Speaker may not have spoken these words himself, I urge you to also hear the call of the people and respond by passing SB 1085. As difficult as it may be to work towards the resolution of these issues, it is something we must do. I urge you and our individual representatives to pass SB 1085 in all its referred committees: HAW, WLO/JUD, & FIN.

Mahalo,


(Insert Your Name Here)