I attended the 20th Annual Lupus Hawaii Benefit, Honolulu Wine Festival 2009 on Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 6:30 P.M. My friend and former researcher for the House Judiciary Committee, Tracy Okubo is a survivor of lupus, thus, I am personally honored to support this good cause. Speaker Calvin K.Y. Say and I presented a House certificate to recognize Chuck Furuya’s work towards this cause. Chuck is a Master Sommelier and I got to know him over the years through many events. We also presented a House certificate to Lupus Hawaii, accepted by its president Cheryl Ann Jong. Speaker Say and I talked and joked around on stage like we’ve done may times before. Great event, great cause!
Chuck Furuya, Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, and Speaker Calvin K.Y. Say. Speaker Say and Rep. Karamatsu presented a House certificate to Chuck Furuya.
Speaker Calvin K.Y. Say, Chuck Furuya, Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, and Cheryl Ann Jong.
JON RIKI KARAMATSU 