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HR 205

RECOGNIZING AND HONORING OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS JANYCE OMURA, JESSICA DOS SANTOS, DENISE MAZURIK, ʻĪMAIKALANI WINCHESTER, AND RICHARD ORNELLAS DURING CIVIC LEARNING WEEK FOR THEIR WORK IN PROMOTING AND ADVANCING CIVIC EDUCATION IN THE STATE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Perruso

Hawaii House resolution honors five educators for advancing civic education in the state during Civic Learning Week.

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Bill Summary · HR 205

Legislative bill overview

HR 205 is a resolution recognizing and honoring five educators—Janyce Omura, Jessica Dos Santos, Denise Mazurik, ʻĪmaikalaní Winchester, and Richard Ornellas—for their contributions to civic education in Hawaii. The resolution designates their recognition during Civic Learning Week and was adopted by the Hawaii House of Representatives in March 2025.

Why is this important

Civic education resolutions serve an important symbolic function by publicly acknowledging educators who work in an area that is fundamental to democratic participation and informed citizenship. Such recognition can elevate the profile of civic education as a teaching discipline and may encourage similar work by other educators, while also celebrating individuals who have dedicated themselves to this field.

Potential points of contention

  • Selectivity and equity: The resolution honors only five specific educators, which raises questions about the selection criteria and whether other deserving educators in Hawaii were overlooked or considered
  • Limited substantive impact: As a non-binding resolution, this bill creates no new policies, funding, or institutional changes—it is purely ceremonial
  • Resource allocation priorities: Some may question whether legislative time and attention devoted to honorary resolutions represents the best use of legislative resources compared to addressing substantive civic education policy or funding needs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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