[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H6876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        MAUI MINUTE: MAUI MAHALO

  (Ms. TOKUDA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TOKUDA. Mr. Speaker, for my final Maui minute this year, I rise 
on behalf of my constituents to offer a heartfelt ``mahalo,'' ``thank 
you,'' to everyone who has played a role in our recovery so far:
  To the first responders on that dreadful day who fought the fires and 
brought people to safety;
  To the countless Federal workers, disaster personnel and volunteers, 
and everyday citizens who have worked tirelessly each day since August 
8 to ensure our people get the help they need and deserve;
  To the people of Hawaii and from all 50 States and over 100 countries 
for their outpouring of support and aloha, including raising hundreds 
of millions of dollars for our Maui community;
  To my colleagues here, who have joined me on the ground and reached 
out since, mahalo.
  For too many Maui survivors, this holiday season will be the first 
without a loved one, without a home they have known their whole lives, 
and with an uncertain future.
  The road ahead to recovery will continue to be long and tough, but we 
will be there.
  From the depths of my heart, mahalo.

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