RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2ND AS RICHARD "BUFFALO" KEAULANA DAY.

This Senate Resolution (SR 208) designates September 2nd of each year as "Richard 'Buffalo' Keaulana Day" in the State of Hawaii. It honors Richard Keaulana, a renowned Hawaiian surfer, lifeguard, and cultural figure known for his surfing achievements, role as Makaha's chief lifeguard for over 20 years, and contributions to Hawaiian culture. The resolution explicitly states this recognition is symbolic and **not** a state holiday. It commemorates Keaulana's legacy as a community leader and surfing icon, particularly his impact on Makaha and Hawaiian cultural preservation.