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It’s been an honor to en- gage with our commu- nity and advocate for causes that are important to us all.
STATE REP. ELIJAH PIERICK
Connecting With Community Members
One highlight was visiting Honouliuli Middle School. We must support our schools and invest in education, espe- cially in schools serving our West O‘ahu district, and I’m committed to doing just that.
Recently, I visited Child & Family Service in ‘Ewa Beach and was inspired by its work. Its mission to pro- mote the well-being of chil- dren and families in Hawai‘i is truly admirable. I learned more about their programs, including counseling ser- vices, transitional housing for youth and support for foster families. It’s heartening to know that organizations like this are working tirelessly to
State Rep. Elijah Pierick (center) visited ‘Ewa Beach’s Child & Family Service, which offers counseling to the community. PHOTO COURTESY THE OFFICE OF STATE REP. ELIJAH PIERICK
tenant, I had the privilege of attending the Hawai‘i Prayer Breakfast with USAF chaplains. Faith and spiritu- ality are important sources of comfort and support for many and I’m honored to participate in a statewide in- vocation.
If you would like to con- nect or invite me to an event, feel free to reach out.
I also had the pleasure of meeting with individuals with disabilities and hear- ing their stories. It’s vital that we uplift the voices of marginalized groups and work toward greater equity
make a positive impact. I was impressed by the dedication and compassion of its staff and how they go above and beyond to support our com- munity’s most vulnerable members.
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I recently gave a tour of the state Capitol to homes- choolers. It was a great op- portunity to connect with our community and foster transparency in government. If you’re interested in a tour,
Finally, I want to address some challenges we faced this month. I witnessed the inefficiencies and bot- tlenecks of the legislative process during conference committee, and it was dis- appointing to see good bills
Contact state Rep. Eli- jah Pierick (D-39 – Roy- al Kunia, Village Park, Honouliuli and portions of Waipahu) at 808-586-8490 or reppierick@capitol.ha- waii.gov.
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and inclusivity. I’ve been proud to support bills that would make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
please contact me.
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die as a result. We can and must do better. I’m commit- ted to working with my col- leagues to ensure that we use sound reasoning and involve the input of all legislators to decrease these issues in the future.
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