CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY URGED AT STUDENT CONFERENCE

November 28 - Lt. Governor Aiona told students gathered for a conference that civic responsibility is largely about addressing social problems in an informed, committed and positive manner.

"If you don't get involved, you will not have a voice in the decision making process," Lt. Governor Aiona said. "Your level of involvement will help dictate the quality of life for all of us in the future."

The Lt. Governor's remarks came during the 2007 Hawai`i Secondary Student Conference at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa campus.

"I encourage all of you to better understand your community and its institutions, develop decision-making and analytical skills, learn about public policy, and know the value of service," Lt. Governor Aiona said.

"As students, you must learn how to participate in a democracy. The expectation is for today's students to become tomorrow's responsible citizens."