Former Lt. Governor Doug Chin

Former Lt. Governor Doug Chin Official page of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for the State of Hawaii. Doug Chin became the Lieutenant Governor on Feb. 2, 2018.

03/15/2019

My heart aches for the lost lives and families in the New Zealand Muslim community. Two years ago, Americans flooded the airports and the courts to say religious hatred and bigotry must stop. For everyone who stands for what is honorable and just and can make a difference, stay in the fight.

My deepest condolences to our New Zealand brothers and sisters.

Enjoyed spending Saturday morning with students who want to make a difference. I was invited by members of the Hawaii St...
12/16/2018

Enjoyed spending Saturday morning with students who want to make a difference. I was invited by members of the Hawaii State Student Council to discuss the Aina Pono Hawaii State Farm to School Program. Each student representative will return to their school to share and implement ideas.

The ‘Aina Pono Hawai‘i State Farm to School Program celebrated another milestone today on Kauai with ‘Ele‘ele Elementary...
11/29/2018

The ‘Aina Pono Hawai‘i State Farm to School Program celebrated another milestone today on Kauai with ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School becoming the first Hawai‘i Department of Education school to officially serve kalo or taro in its food service menu.

“It’s very gratifying to see how much the ‘Aina Pono Hawai‘i State Farm to School Program has revolutionized school meals,” said Lt. Governor Doug Chin. “So many students, farmers and state legislators have already praised the program for providing healthy meals made with locally produced ingredients.”

Everyone wants the program to succeed and grow, which has been the goal for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor since it launched the program in 2015 and began working with public and private sectors.

Today, ‘Ele‘ele Elementary Principal Paul Zina invited Lt. Governor Chin, Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho and Kauai Mayor-elect Derek Kawakami to help serve kalo to the students and taste the goodness themselves in the form of the Poi Breakfast Parfait, made with poi, plain yogurt, pineapple chunks and granola.

They also talked story with Principal Zina and Kaina Makua, of the Aloha Aina Poi Company, about the importance of sustaining local farmers and producers so they can continue to supply public schools with fresh, local ingredients. One example was in the taro field right there on the ‘Ele‘ele school campus, where a Kumu Sabra Kauka and Kumu Chad Shimmelfennig’s fifth grade class presented a cultural program to celebrate the land and the coming together to be able to feed our keiki healthy food while they’re in school.

Lt. Governor Chin, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) and the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture have been working together with private stakeholders to transform HIDOE’s School Food Services Branch. The work in progress is making a difference that public school students will be able to taste and enjoy for years to come.

It was my pleasure to attend the Oahu Filipino Community Council’s 59th Anniversary and Presidents’ Ball at the Filipino...
11/21/2018

It was my pleasure to attend the Oahu Filipino Community Council’s 59th Anniversary and Presidents’ Ball at the Filipino Community Center, where I reaffirmed the new set of OFCC officers.

The OFCC, established 59 years ago, is an Island wide organization composed of more than 60 Filipino-American organizations on Oahu. These organizations’ objectives include community development, leadership, educational and outreach programs, social events, and networking.

The mission of the Council is to promote and perpetuate the Filipino cultural heritage, to help unite all Filipino organizations for the common welfare of the Filipino community, and to encourage all Filipinos to develop a strong sense of responsibility and a greater participation for the betterment of the Filipino community and the island of Oahu as a whole.

On behalf of the State of Hawaii, I recently attended the first meeting of the Defensive Cyber Industry Consortium (DCIC...
11/21/2018

On behalf of the State of Hawaii, I recently attended the first meeting of the Defensive Cyber Industry Consortium (DCIC) on November 9th at the invite of Major General Arthur “Joe” Logan, the Adjutant General of Hawaii.

The DCIC kick-off brought together an impressive group of military, federal, state, city, and private sector leaders representing the critical infrastructure providers that are essential to U.S. Info Pacific Command Defensive Cyber Coordination Center.

I recently addressed the United Filipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH) at its annual Installation of Officers and Progress Aw...
11/21/2018

I recently addressed the United Filipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH) at its annual Installation of Officers and Progress Awards at the Filipino Community Center.

The UFCH is a statewide organization composed of six island councils, namely Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Big Island, Molokai, and Lanai. There are approximately 350 unit organizations under these island councils, whose objectives include community development, leadership, educational scholarships and outreach programs, social events, and networking.

The UFCH sponsors the annual Progress Awards Program to recognize outstanding Hawaii residents of Filipino ancestry for their excellence and accomplishments in their field of expertise, as well as their dedication and service to the community-at-large. These individuals serve as inspirational role models for others with similar backgrounds, goals and characteristics.

I recently delivered opening remarks at the Clearing the Cloud: Hawaii’s Youth Va**ng Epidemic Conference.The Hawaii Pub...
11/21/2018

I recently delivered opening remarks at the Clearing the Cloud: Hawaii’s Youth Va**ng Epidemic Conference.

The Hawaii Public Health Institute conducted the event and brought together health professionals from all over Hawaii and the Mainland to increase awareness, knowledge and open up the discussion further on electronic smoking devices, also called e-cigarettes or vapes, and its impact on our state.

Youth va**ng is a major concern and has become a high priority issue for our state. While cigarette and other to***co usage among Hawaii youth has been steadily decreasing over the years, unfortunately, the use of electronic smoking devices such as e-cigarettes and va**ng devices, have been exponentially increasing.

The Hawaii State Department of Health says about 45 percent of high school students say they’ve tried e-cigarettes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now ranks e-cigs as the most commonly used nicotine-delivery product among U.S. youth, with minors more likely than adults to use the devices.

I thanked all participants for addressing the va**ng epidemic. By working together, sharing and discussing – we can generate solutions and improvements to keep our children and communities safer and healthier.

I recently met with Zhang Ping, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, who assumed his position in Los An...
11/21/2018

I recently met with Zhang Ping, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, who assumed his position in Los Angeles in November 2017.

Consul General Zhang wanted to see Hawaii and meet with members of our state government because 200,000 tourists from China visited Hawaii last year. We discussed cultural and business opportunities and the Green Global Island Summit, which I attended and met representatives from China's Hainan Island.

Shao Junying, Consul and head of political section, and Yu Quanlong, Deputy Consul and Secretary to Consul General, also attended the courtesy meeting.

My staff and I were honored to be at Arlington National Cemetery on behalf of the State of Hawaii.
11/17/2018

My staff and I were honored to be at Arlington National Cemetery on behalf of the State of Hawaii.

It was my sincere honor to lay a wreath, on behalf of the State of Hawaii, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlingt...
11/15/2018

It was my sincere honor to lay a wreath, on behalf of the State of Hawaii, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, which stands atop a hill overlooking Washington, D.C.

In 1921, Congress approved the burial of an unidentified American soldier from World War I in the plaza of the new Memorial Amphitheater.

Inscribed on the back of the Tomb are the words: Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.

The Tomb is guarded, and has been guarded, every minute of every day since 1937.

I was the keynote speaker at the United Filipino Council of Hawaii Installation of Officers and Progress Awards. The eve...
11/10/2018

I was the keynote speaker at the United Filipino Council of Hawaii Installation of Officers and Progress Awards. The event took place at the Filipino Community Center on November 2, 2018.

The UFCH is a statewide organization composed of six island Councils, namely Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Big Island, Molokai, and Lanai. Under these island Councils are approximately 350 unit organizations, whose objectives include community development, leadership, educational scholarships and outreach programs, social events, and networking.

The UFCH sponsors the annual Progress Awards Program to recognize outstanding Hawaii residents of Filipino ancestry for their excellence and accomplishments in their field of expertise, as well as their dedication and service to the community-at-large. These individuals serve as inspirational role models for others with similar backgrounds, goals and characteristics.

Wonderful memories as we celebrate and reflect on all we experienced during the 28th Goodwill & Trade Mission to the Phi...
10/31/2018

Wonderful memories as we celebrate and reflect on all we experienced during the 28th Goodwill & Trade Mission to the Philippines.

10/31/2018

Delegates enjoyed a Filipino celebration on our last night of a successful Goodwill & Trade Mission to the Philippines.

Mahalo to JP Orcullo of the Department of Tourism, Region VII, for hosting us to an awesome farm to table lunch. We also...
10/29/2018

Mahalo to JP Orcullo of the Department of Tourism, Region VII, for hosting us to an awesome farm to table lunch. We also met Bohol Bee Farm owner, Vicky Wallace, who set up her farm, cafe and store to help local farmers by marketing their products.

Baclayon Church is one of the oldest and among the best preserved Jesuit-built churches in the Philippines.
10/29/2018

Baclayon Church is one of the oldest and among the best preserved Jesuit-built churches in the Philippines.

10/29/2018

The Delegation toured the Baclayon Church, built in 1727 in Bohol. It’s the oldest coral stone church in the region.

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Delegates enjoyed a Filipino celebration on our last night of a successful Goodwill & Trade Mission to the Philippines. #mabuhay #FCCH2018 #aloha

The Delegation toured the Baclayon Church, built in 1727 in Bohol. It’s the oldest coral stone church in the region.

The Delegation toured the famous Chocolate Hills.

Enjoyed an informative discussion with the Philippine Franchise Association President Richard Sanz and Chairman Dr. Alan Escalona. Currently, there are 1,800 franchise brands in the Philippines including 25 homegrown brands going International. #mabuhay #PFA #FCCH

Lt Governor Doug Chin demonstrates Hawaii Medication Drop Box
Lt Governor Doug Chin demonstrates Hawaii Medication Drop Box

We all got a little chuckle during a demonstration when a plastic bottle fell to the floor before I could place a bag of them into one of the brand new Hawaii Medication Drop Boxes that will available to the public across the state.

I was honored to address students, their families, teachers and principals at the 19th Annual Oahu Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Poetry Awards Ceremony, The event took place this morning at the Mission Memorial Auditorium. Its purpose is to encourage students to seek and resolve conflicts through non-violent means and internalize these ideas through poetry. This year’s Oahu student winners are from more than 70 classes from public and private schools all over the island. Here are my remarks: As the former Attorney General for the State of Hawaii, it is my pleasure and honor to be your keynote speaker at the 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Poetry Awards Ceremony. It fills my heart with gratitude and comfort to see how many students participate every year to reflect and write poetry inspired by the word, PEACE. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. epitomized PEACE and he led by example to his dying day. He will never be forgotten, for what he preached, for what he stood for, and what he has inspired every generation, since then, to do. Be PEACEFUL. Treat everyone with genuine kindness, no matter what is their background or who they are, and treat one another as equals. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was passionate about civil rights and he encouraged his followers to march for their rights, but not with anger and fists clenched. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was my role model. He gave me the courage that I needed to be able to stand up against the things that are wrong, stand up for what is right, and challenge even the President of the United States on making sure that he does what is right for our country. He urged non-violence and peaceful protest during the most trying and turbulent times for our country. Did you know that he was a gifted high-school student? He was so smart that he ended up skipping his freshman and senior years, and went to college when he was just 15 years old. And of course, we all know that he became a powerful speaker who

Mahalo to U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono for wanting to know more about the Aina Pono Hawaii State Farm to School Program.

Lt. Governor Doug Chin congratulates Veterans
Lt. Governor Doug Chin congratulates Veterans

My honor to give a congratulatory message to the Fifth Graduating Class of the Hawaii Veterans Treatment Court.

Beef - it's what's for lunch at Mililani High School. It was my sincere pleasure to join the students for a delicious meal last month along with Senator Michelle Kidani and Mililani High School Principal Fred Murphy, administration, and cafeteria staff. We lunched on teri hamburger steak made with local beef and talked story about the Aina Pono Farm to School Program, which is receiving rave reviews at Mililani High, Mililani Uka Elementary and Mililani Waena Elementary Schools. I am proud to continue this excellent program that former Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui spearheaded along with Chef Greg Christian to bring healthy and tasty meals into our schools by highlighting and using local ingredients. Students and schools are taking notice. They appreciate locally grown food and recognize the value in healthier menu choices.

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