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Opening Remarks
The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka
United States Senate
Senator Akaka said that he had listened to the speakers “with much excite-
ment because of what this symposium means to Hawaii and our great country.”
He thanked President Greenwood for her invitation and gracious introduction,
and expressed his gratitude to the many that had traveled from near and far to
attend the conference. “I extend my heartfelt aloha. You are part of a critical effort
to foster innovation and growth here in our island state.”
He said that he hoped the symposium would help “set a course to make
Hawaii a global leader in technology and in pioneering discoveries.” He said that
Hawaii was unique and had much to offer the world. Its remote location makes
it one of the best places in the world to study astronomy; it has a wide array of
unique endemic plant and animal species; and it has one of the most active vol -
canoes in the world, erupting continually for the past 28 years. Its rich cultural
heritage was also unique to the state, he said, with “new discoveries going hand
in hand with traditional learning. This way of life makes us unique and gives us
an advantage as we compete in a global marketplace.”
He commented on the motto of the symposium, E Kamakani Noii, The wind
that seeks knowledge, which he called “a poetic demonstration of the great po-
tential before all of us today.” He added that part of the definition of E Kamakani
Noii is “searching for even the smallest detail.” He spoke of the wind, makani,
as a powerful force in traditional storytelling and in daily life in Hawaii. “And
so, to all of you I say: Whooo, whoo, Kamakani, let the winds blow toward a
sustainable future.”
He said that Hawaii was developing pioneering research initiatives, from
astronomy to clean energy to sustainable agriculture. “Hawaii is a special lab for
these areas of knowledge,” he said. “I am proud of the many things our talented
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OPENING REMARKS
educators, researchers, and students have accomplished here. These advance -
ments improve our way of life, stimulate our economy, and work toward envi -
ronmental sustainability.”
He said that innovations in research methods and practices help to preserve
limited island resources and teach people to be better stewards. “Stewardship is
a matter of cultural heritage and practicability,” he said. “You all know the im -
portance of maintaining a balanced relationship with nature and the necessity of
caring for the land and ocean.” He further called on his fellow citizens of Hawaii
to ensure bountiful natural resources for generations to come.
“We all envision a better and brighter Hawaii for akaki, our children,” he
said. “And the conversations taking place through this symposium will pave the
way for that to happen.” He said that the symposium was “a great way to start
the year 2011,” and he applauded participants for their leadership, dedication to
education, and to the revitalization of the economy.
