H. Con. Res. 264 
Agreed to December 17, 2007 
One Hundred Tenth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE FIRST SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, 
the fourth day of January, two thousand and seven 
Concurrent Resolution 
Whereas while the natural beauty of Hawaii is recognized through-
out the world, the real beauty of the island state lies in its 
people, who, through their personal relationships with their fami-
lies, friends, and neighbors, and through their dedicated efforts 
to serve the needs of the people of Hawaii, have created prosperity 
and high standards of living; 
Whereas the institution which would eventually become the Univer-
sity of Hawaii at Manoa finds its humble beginnings in 1907 
in a small house on Young Street as the College of Agriculture 
and Mechanic Arts; 
Whereas with the establishment of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences 
in 1920, the university became a full-fledged university, known 
today as the University of Hawaii at Manoa; 
Whereas in 1941, the Hawaii Vocational School was founded near 
downtown Hilo, becoming a University branch campus in 1951 
and the University of Hawaii at Hilo in 1970; 
Whereas in 1964, the University of Hawaii community colleges 
system was established with the creation of four community 
college campuses: Honolulu; Kapiolani; Kauai; and Maui, with 
Leeward joining the community college system in 1969, Windward 
in 1972, and Hawaii in 1990, as the seventh community college; 
Whereas West Oahu College was founded in 1976, gaining univer-
sity status in 1989 as the University of Hawaii—West Oahu, 
the youngest of the university’s baccalaureate degree-granting 
campuses; 
Whereas the 10 campuses of the University of Hawaii combined 
offer more than 620 certificate and degree-granting programs 
in a variety of nationally and internationally-recognized areas 
of excellence, including culinary arts, health sciences, construc-
tion, automotive mechanics, digital media, justice administration, 
forensic anthropology, indigenous languages, tropical agriculture, 
natural sciences, ocean sciences, earth sciences, astronomy, inter-
national business, languages and culture, legal studies, and medi-
cine, to over 50,000 students across the State every year; 
Whereas the University of Hawaii has embraced and employed 
technological advances to reach and serve students via distance 
learning technologies on the Internet, two-way video, and cable 
television; 
Whereas the nearly 15,000 Hawaii residents who are employed 
full-time by the University of Hawaii as faculty, staff, researchers, 
and in other capacities, serve the University and the State of
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Hawaii by educating its citizens, contributing to the economy, 
supporting workforce development, and engaging the community 
to address societal issues and underserved populations; 
Whereas the impacts of the University of Hawaii are not confined 
to those students in its classrooms, but residents and visitors 
alike who benefit from its outreach, cultural, and entertainment 
programs: more than 75,000 people register in its non-credit 
courses; more than 33,000 people participate in university-spon-
sored conferences, workshops, and training sessions; nearly 
130,000 people attend theater, music, and dance events at the 
University’s performing arts centers at the Manoa, Hilo, Kauai, 
Leeward, and Windward campuses; and nearly 700,000 people 
cheer on the Manoa and Hilo athletic teams; 
Whereas the vitality of today’s University of Hawaii touches some-
one in virtually every family in these islands; 
Whereas more than 250,000 alumni now residing in all 50 States 
and in more than 80 countries around the world are proud to 
call the University of Hawaii their alma mater, as the educational 
programs at the University have shaped these individuals into 
global citizens who contribute to the well-being of a world-wide 
society with a commitment to integrity, diversity, and service 
wherever they may be; 
Whereas the House of Representatives of the State of Hawaii 
proudly boasts 38 alumni of the University of Hawaii system, 
and the Senate 15, for a total of 53 proud alumni in the Hawaii 
State Legislature; 
Whereas 2007 marks the 100th Anniversary of the establishment 
of the University of Hawaii, a momentous occasion by nearly 
every measure; 
Whereas the centennial observance offers the people of Hawaii 
the opportunity to reflect on 100 years of higher education in 
Hawaii, celebrate the rich heritage of the University of Hawaii, 
honor the people who took part in building this outstanding 
educational enterprise, and envision an even more remarkable 
future of excellence, sustainability, and innovation that the 
University of Hawaii has introduced to our islands; 
Whereas over the past 100 years, the University of Hawaii has 
developed into a prominent, world-renowned educational institu-
tion famed for its gracious spirit of aloha; academic excellence, 
intellectual vigor, and opportunity; institutional integrity and 
service; diversity, cultural identity, social responsibility, and fair-
ness; collaboration and respect; and accountability and fiscal 
integrity; 
Whereas ‘‘Maluna a‘e o naˆ laˆhui a pau ke ola ke kanaka: Above 
All Nations is Humanity,’’ the philosophy of the University of 
Hawaii is befitting for an institution that has transformed the 
lives of many around the world through their experiences at 
the University; and 
Whereas all four members of Hawaii’s congressional delegation 
are proud graduates of the University of Hawaii: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Congress congratulates the University of Hawaii on
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the momentous occasion of its 100th Anniversary, and expresses 
its warmest aloha and best wishes for continued success. 
Attest: 
Clerk of the House of Representatives. 
Attest: 
Secretary of the Senate.