Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu
Written Remarks
House Bill 2138, House Draft 1
Establishes an annual Caregiver Recognition Day on the first Saturday of November.
March 4, 2008
I rise in support.
The first Saturday of November shall be known and designated as “Caregiver Recognition Day”, in recognition of the very significant role that caregivers play in support of Hawaii's elderly and persons with disabilities.
As used in this section, “caregiver” means any person who has undertaken the care, custody, or physical assistance of an elderly or disabled person, including but not limited to compensated or uncompensated family members or other relatives, or any person who has the desire, or a legal, or contractual duty to care for the health, safety, and welfare of an elderly or disabled person, including owners, operators, employees, or staff of long-term care facilities and community home-based institutions.“
Thank you.
JON RIKI KARAMATSU 