Bill > HCR160

This concurrent resolution urges all businesses and commercial establishments operating on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) to display a portrait of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole in a visible and prominent location. The resolution highlights Prince Kuhio's significant contributions, including his role as a delegate for the Territory of Hawaii, the establishment of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the development of Pearl Harbor, and his most impactful achievement, spearheading the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921. This act set aside land for Native Hawaiians as a form of rehabilitation following the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom and the seizure of lands, and its legacy continues through the DHHL, which manages trust lands for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries. The resolution aims to honor and memorialize Prince Kuhio's life and legacy by encouraging businesses on these lands to prominently display his portrait.