Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 10, 1 ʻOkakopa 1991 — Flying proudly on Flag Day [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Flying proudly on Flag Day

Here is the final resting plaee of the Hawaii'sa!ii, the monarchs who sought to achieve for our people survival in a world of non-Hawaiians. Their's was an often unrewarding task, for introduced disease and social change decimated the Hawaiian people. All of the people of Hawai'i share the legacy of the alii and their subjects, a faith in the abilitiesof our people to overcome adversity. The evolution of Hawaiis native people from remnant to recognition has crealed pride and expectations. Realizing them will be the work of many handsand hearts īn the years ahead

As Hawaiians we seek understanding and respect. We would be truly equal*to the other members of the society in whieh we iive. We would recapture our health and learning and have the opportunity to show others the unity of spirit whieh binds us. Sovereignty is an answer to these ambitions, but it may take many forms. We must study well to eam the benefits due a resurgent people. Today we raise a new Hawaiian flag over our hopes. It is a symbol of our histōry and the independence of mind that governs our future. Let us salute it with pnde. Gov. John Waihee

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Gov. John Waihee signs the July 31 Hawaiian Flag Day resoiution as Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors. Lydia Maioho, Jalna Keala and members of the Huna Hanauna Society look on. Below is a message delivered by Waihee at the Hawaiian Flag Dav dedication.