Congratulations to the Waipio Little League For a Job Well-Done
Media Release
August 29, 2010
Honolulu — Sen. Norman Sakamoto, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, congratulates the Waipio Little League for an outstanding representation of Hawaii in the World Championship Game Sunday.
The team’s journey came to an end when Japan won 4-1 in the title game.
“I’m proud of the team’s accomplishment and for hanging tough,” said Sakamoto. “The boys showed grace under pressure, even with the whole world watching. Congratulations to the team, the coaches, the parents and supporters of Wapio Little League.”
Waipio won 5 straight elimination games to advance to the World Championships.
The little leaguers from Waipahu captured Little League Baseball’s 2010 United States Championship Saturday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania with a 10-0 victory over Texas.
| Media Contact: | Caroline Julian. Cell: 384-7610 |
Norman Goes Island Hopping
MEDIA ADVISORY
August 27, 2010
Honolulu — Senator Norman Sakamoto, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, continues his visits to our neighbor islands. Here’s a look at his public schedule:
| 9 a.m. | Hilo, Big Island Norman Sakamoto for Lt. Governor Meet & Greet |
| 4:30 p.m. | Kailua- Kona, Big Island Big Island La Kas Filipino Festival 75-5737 Kalawa St., Behind McDonald’s on Kuakini |
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Sen. Sakamoto Congratulates Hawaii for its Race to the Top Victory
Media Release
August 24, 2010
Honolulu — Sen. Norman Sakamoto, chair of the Education and Housing Committee, commends Hawaii in winning a $75 million grant in the second phase of the Race to the Top competition. Hawaii is among 9 other states and the District of Columbia awarded money from the Obama Administration’s groundbreaking education reform program in this round.
“Race to the Top” awards money to states that show that they have a plan for school reforms in four main areas: turning around low performing schools, adopting college and career ready standards, effective teachers and principals, and using data systems to support student achievement.
In response to the announcement, Sen. Sakamoto released the following statement:
“Winning a Race to the Top validates Hawaii’s plan that maps out systemic education reforms. This is a transformational step toward better educational outcomes for all Hawaii’s children.”
“Our committee has led the effort to pass several bills to ensure that the quality of educational workforce continues to improve and will strengthen Hawaii’s ability to implement the reforms laid out in our application.”
“I am proud of the DOE and private sector committees who worked tirelessly worked on improving our application for the second round of Race to the Top. Congratulations to all!”
A team of individuals were committed to Hawaii’s application to Race to the top. They include: Kathy Matayoshi, department of education interim superintendent; Tammi Oyadomari-Chun, executive director of Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education, Kamehameha Schools, the Castle Foundation and a legion of workers at the Department of Education.
Sen. Sakamoto has been serving the State of Hawaii as a legislator for the past 14 years. He has been chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Housing for the past ten years. Sen. Sakamoto is also a member of the Higher Education and Commerce and Consumer Protection Committees.
Sen. Sakamoto is available for interviews.
| Media Contact: | Caroline Julian. Cell: 384-7610 Trusted Leadership www.VoteSakamoto.com You can friend Norman on Facebook and Twitter@NormanSakamoto We can use your support! http://www.votesakamoto.com/get-involved/ |