MEDIA RELEASE

U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) is in Hawaii during the first two weeks of April during the United States Senate’s Easter/Passover recess.

He has scheduled field hearings of the Senate committees on Indian Affairs and Veterans’ Affairs, receiving awards from the State Legislature, the Coast Guard Foundation, and the Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs, delivering the welcome address at the annual Hawaii Prayer Breakfast, and attending an Army Change of Command Ceremony, in addition to private meetings and events.

Akaka’s public schedule:

* Tuesday, April 3
Hawaii State Legislature to honor Sen. Akaka
Time: 11:30 a.m. Senate session; Noon House session.
Location: State Capitol

* Wednesday, April 4
Meeting with Philippine Consul General to Hawaii Julius Torres
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Akaka’s office in the Prince Kuhio Federal Building

* Thursday, April 5
33rd Annual Hawaii Prayer Breakfast
Akaka will deliver “Welcome” address.
Time: 7 a.m.
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom
More info: http://www.hawaiiprayerbreakfast.org/

* U.S. Army Pacific 25th Infantry Division Change of Command Ceremony
Major Gen. William Fuller is replacing Major Gen. Bernard Champoux.
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Schofield Barracks
More info: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2011/11/army-general-officer-announcements-25th-infantry-division-william-fuller-112511w/

* Friday, April 6
Coast Guard Foundation annual dinner
Sen. and Mrs. Akaka will be honored for their years of service to the men and women of the Coast Guard.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hale Koa hotel
More info: https://wfc2.wiredforchange.com/o/8777/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=70455

* Tuesday, April 10
Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs field hearing
Akaka will hold a hearing on the State of Veterans Benefits and Services in Hawaii.
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Oahu Veterans Center, 1298 Kukila Street
More info: www.veterans.senate.gov

* Thursday, April 12
The Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs annual Public Affairs Leadership Awards Dinner
Akaka will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom
More info: http://www.hipaonline.com/images/uploads/Invite_and_ReplyCard_2012.pdf

* Friday, April 13
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs field hearing
Chairman Akaka will hold a hearing on the Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act (S. 65). The bill ensures that Native Hawaiians have parity with American Indians and Alaska Natives in the area of housing.
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Oahu Veterans Center, 1298 Kukila Street