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Lieutenant Governor Celebrates May Day with Keiki Across the State
Throughout the month of May, Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui attended several May Day celebrations, beginning with Kamiloiki Elementary School, located in the heart of Hawaii Kai on May 3. There, surf was up in East Oahu as some students were “hanging ten” in their performance. He then traveled to the Island of Hawaii and was captivated by the talented students of Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School on May 8. This year, their performance was dedicated to ‘Umialiloa, an alii from Waipunalei with many admirable qualities who excelled in surfing and held surf competitions...
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Addresses Hawaii Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Plan Summit
Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui delivered the welcome address at the Hawaii Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Plan Summit this morning. A diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from public health, businesses and school educators attended the meeting. The PAN Plan identifies priority objectives to integrate physical activity and nutrition into the daily lives of the people of Hawaii. Physical activity and healthy eating helps prevent obesity and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and some cancers. In his address, he said: “As a...
Read MoreOutstanding Filipino Student Awarded Scholarship
Congratulations to Mayumi Fernandez, this year’s scholarship recipient from the Renato and Maria A.F. Etrata Foundation. Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui had the honor of presenting her with a Certificate of Commendation for her achievement. The Renato and Maria A.F. Etrata Foundation provides scholarships for deserving students who have the desire to pursue high education and are involved with perpetuating the Filipino culture. Mayumi Fernandez plans to attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Read MoreLt. Governor Meets with Hawaii Island Contractors’ Association
Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui met with members of the Hawaii Island Contractors’ Association, a Non-Profit organization that has been around for over 50 years. The organization is comprised of over 150 licensed general contractors.
Read MoreAll-Stars Shine Bright on Hawaii Island
It was an all-star cast as students participating in the After-School All Stars showed off what they learned in the program during its official kick-off held at Keeau Middle School on May 7, 2013. Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui was among several officials who attended the celebration. The event celebrated the national program’s Hawaii chapter’s first expansion to a neighbor island since the program began on Oahu four years ago. Today, the program also exists at Keaau and Kau middle schools and Pahoa Intermediate. Recently, Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui launched an initiative...
Read MoreLt. Governor Shan Tsutsui Congratulates Class of 2013
Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui had the honor of being the keynote speaker for the University of Hawaii-West Oahu’s Spring Graduation Commencement on May 4. There were 223 degrees and certificates awarded to the graduates. In his address, he told the graduates: “Find what you are passionate about and pursue it with all your heart. Because if you don’t, there will be too many work days in the week and too many weeks in the year for you, and each one will seem longer than the last. But, if you enjoy what you do and are able to fully engage yourself in that work, it will no longer...
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui to Deliver Keynote Address at May 4 UH West Oahu Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 4, is a special day for University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu graduates who will be honored during spring commencement exercises held on the UH West O‘ahu Great Lawn. There will be 223 degrees and certificates awarded to the graduates. Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui will deliver the keynote address. “It is with great pride that we celebrate spring commencement at our new Kapolei campus,” said Gene I. Awakuni, who was recently awarded the title of chancellor emeritus. “We are so proud of our graduates and wish them all the best as they pursue their career and...
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui Plays an Important Role in Hawai‘i’s Post-Inouye Political Landscape.
April 25, 2013 Susan Halas , The Maui Weekly It was December 2012 and the elections were over. Maui Democrat Shan Tsutsui was safely ensconced as president of the Hawai’i State Senate, getting ready to start his second term in that leadership post. But the death of U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye changed all that. Inouye’s death on Dec. 17 created a vacancy, and Gov. Neil Abercrombie filled it on Dec. 26 by appointing then Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz for an interim term running through 2014. That in turn created an opening at the lieutenant governor level, and by law, the state Senate...
Read MoreA Smooth Transition for Hawaii’s First Lieutenant Governor from Maui
April 21, 2013 By CHRIS SUGIDONO – Staff Writer, The Maui News With four months under his belt, Hawaii’s first lieutenant governor from Maui, Shan Tsutsui, has made a smooth transition to a life of more attention – and protection. The 41-year-old 1989 Maui High School graduate had already risen to the position of Senate president, another first for a Mauian, when Gov. Neil Abercrombie appointed him to the state’s second-highest elected position in late December. That came after Abercrombie picked former Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz to fill the U.S. Senate seat of the late...
Read MoreGovernor’s “Cabinet in your Community” on Maui
Governor’s “Cabinet in your Community” on Maui Continuing with his commitment to sustaining a non-Oahu-centric Administration, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Governor Neil Abercrombie, joined by Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui, held the Cabinet in your Community event at UH Maui College’s new Ike Lea Auditorium. The evening was moderated by Leslie Wilkins of the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB). The Administration was represented by Department of Agriculture Chair Russell Kokubun, Budget Director Kalbert Young, State Energy Administrator Mark Glick, Department of Hawaiian Home...
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