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Obama, Lingle, Aiona issue statehood proclamations
By Star-Bulletin staff
POSTED: 09:00 a.m. HST, Aug 21, 2009
President Barack Obama commemorated Hawaii’s 50th statehood anniversary today with a proclamation lauding “the extensive and rich contributions of Native Hawaiian culture to our national character.”
He said, in part, “The Aloha Spirit of Hawaii offers hope and opportunity for all Americans. Growing up in Hawaii, I learned from its diversity how different cultures blend together into one population--proud of their personal heritage and made stronger by their shared sense of community.”
Hawaii faces many of the same challenges as other states, Obama said, “and it represents the opportunity we all have to grow and learn from each other.”
Gov. Linda Lingle and Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona , Jr., in a “Statehood Day” message said, “Hawaii is home to cultural traditions and history that serve as a source of deep pride for all of our residents.”
Hawaii’s destiny since admission to the union in 1959 “has been linked to that of the other 49 states,” they said. “We are pleased that for the past five decades, Hawaii has been able to maintain its diversity, culture, aloha spirit, compassion for those in need and unique natural environment...
“We hope you and your ‘ohana honor those who brought us to statehood, reflect on all we have gained since statehood and lend your voice to help move Hawaii forward.”
President Barack Obama commemorated Hawaii’s 50th statehood anniversary today with a proclamation lauding “the extensive and rich contributions of Native Hawaiian culture to our national character.”
He said, in part, “The Aloha Spirit of Hawaii offers hope and opportunity for all Americans. Growing up in Hawaii, I learned from its diversity how different cultures blend together into one population--proud of their personal heritage and made stronger by their shared sense of community.”
Hawaii faces many of the same challenges as other states, Obama said, “and it represents the opportunity we all have to grow and learn from each other.”
Gov. Linda Lingle and Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona , Jr., in a “Statehood Day” message said, “Hawaii is home to cultural traditions and history that serve as a source of deep pride for all of our residents.”
Hawaii’s destiny since admission to the union in 1959 “has been linked to that of the other 49 states,” they said. “We are pleased that for the past five decades, Hawaii has been able to maintain its diversity, culture, aloha spirit, compassion for those in need and unique natural environment...
“We hope you and your ‘ohana honor those who brought us to statehood, reflect on all we have gained since statehood and lend your voice to help move Hawaii forward.”
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