State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of May 10-17, 2008

Hawai`i Regarded as
Leader on Global Stage

As part of an ongoing commitment to expand Hawai`i's role in a growing global economy, Governor Lingle participated in "Facing Tomorrow," an historic conference in Israel that examined how the global future is envisioned in different parts of the world, particularly as nations strive to work together while still maintaining their independence and uniqueness.

Pictured: Governor Lingle participates as a panelist at the "Facing Tomorrow" Conference. Photo by Iris Margulis.

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Building Communities

Mahalo for Your Service

Pic of the Week

Hawaiian Home Lands

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) broke ground this week on the
$17.3 million East-West Collector Road in East Kapolei that will dramatically improve the quality of life for area residents.

Providing Humanitarian Assistance in Asia

Admiral Timothy Keating, commander, United States Pacific Command, traveled aboard the first U.S. relief
flight into Burma this week, delivering supplies in the
wake of Cyclone Nargis.

Visiting Yad Vashem

While in Israel this week, Governor Lingle visited Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust, to pay her respects to the six million adults and children who were killed.

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Thought of the Week

"The future awaits our decisions, our inventions, our dreams and our imagination."

- Israeli President Shimon Peres, host of the inaugural "Facing Tomorrow" conference. Read more about this historic conference.

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Weekly Radio Address

"At the start of this hurricane season, which runs June through November, we are reminded of the need to prepare a family disaster plan. It is important to discuss your plan in detail with all members of your family."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address: Hurricane Preparedness, presented this week by Lt. Governor James R. "Duke" Aiona, Jr.

Upcoming Events

May 21, Governor Lingle will deliver remarks at the kickoff meeting for the development of Hawai`i's statewide bioenergy master plan.

View the Governor's Public Schedule May 19-23, 2008

Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov