PHOTO GALLERY

Kahala Elementary 2005 National Blue Ribbon School. From Left to Right: Sherrie Loui, Cela Bento, Senator Akaka, Principal Steven Hirahara, State Senator Barbara Marumoto and Charlene Kim.
Honolulu, HI October 14, 2005 - Kahala Elementary 2005 National Blue Ribbon School. From Left to Right: Sherrie Loui, Cela Bento, Senator Akaka, Principal Steven Hirahara, State Senator Barbara Marumoto and Charlene Kim.

Senator Akaka and the 2005 Oahu Stars
Honolulu, HI October 13, 2005 - Senator Akaka and the 2005 Oahu Stars.

Senator Akaka with the Coaches and family of the 2005 Little League World Series Champions
Honolulu, HI October 12, 2005 - Senator Akaka with the Coaches and family of the 2005 Little League World Series Champions.

Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement President, Robin Danner, holds a t-shirt in support of the Native Hawaiian Government Recognition bill.
Waikiki, HI August 30, 2005 - Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement President, Robin Danner, holds a t-shirt in support of the Native Hawaiian Government Recognition bill.

Senator Akaka discusses strategy with Senator Dan Inouye to get the "Akaka Bill" to the floor for debate.
Washington, D.C. July 21, 2005 - Senator Akaka discusses strategy with Senator Dan Inouye to get the "Akaka Bill" to the floor for debate.

Democratic leaders join Senator Akaka to promote key Democratic initiatives to improve the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Unfortunately, Senator Akaka's Amendment to protect funding for First Responders failed by a Senate vote of 42-55.
Washington, D.C. July 12, 2005 - Democratic leaders join Senator Akaka to promote key Democratic initiatives to improve the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Unfortunately, Senator Akaka's Amendment to protect funding for First Responders failed by a Senate vote of 42-55.

New AARP Hawaii State Director Barbara Kim Stanton meets with Senator Akaka to discuss upcoming forums on Medicare.
Washington, D.C. June 30, 2005 - New AARP Hawaii State Director Barbara Kim Stanton meets with Senator Akaka to discuss upcoming forums on Medicare.  

Brandon Arakaki, a 5th grader at Waikoloa Elementary School, shares with Senator Akaka his award winning art. Brandon was Hawaii's winner in the Tar Wars Poster Contest to promote tobacco-free education. Washington, D.C. July 19, 2005 - Brandon Arakaki, a 5th grader at Waikoloa Elementary School, shares with Senator Akaka his award winning art. Brandon was Hawaii's winner in the Tar Wars Poster Contest to promote tobacco-free education.

Senator Akaka meets with Pepperdine Universtiy 2005 Volleyball champs and "local boys." (L-R) Eric Liebert, Scott Wong and John Grobe.
Washington, D.C. July 12, 2005 - Senator Akaka meets with Pepperdine Universtiy 2005 Volleyball champs and "local boys." (L-R) Eric Liebert, Scott Wong and John Grobe.

Senator Akaka addresses the need to provide mental health care to veterans. Next to him are Joseph Violante, Disabled Veterans; Senators Salazar and Murray; and Iraqi veteran David Chasteen, Operation Truth. Washington, D.C. June 9, 2005 - Senator Akaka addresses the need to provide mental health care to veterans. Next to him are Joseph Violante, Disabled Veterans; Senators Salazar and Murray; and Iraqi veteran David Chasteen, Operation Truth.


U.S. Army 230th Birthday Celebration. Senator Akaka joins Secretary of the Army Dr. Francis J. Harvey (left) andSergeant Major of the Army Kenneth Preston in a cake cutting ceremony. Washington, D.C. June 15, 2005 - U.S. Army 230th Birthday Celebration. Senator Akaka joins Secretary of the Army Dr. Francis J. Harvey (left) andSergeant Major of the Army Kenneth Preston in a cake cutting ceremony.


Senator Akaka pins the Silver Star onto Clarence Young for his service to the U.S. in 1951.
Honolulu, HI May 29, 2005 - Senator Akaka pins the Silver Star onto Clarence Young for his service to the U.S. in 1951.

Senator Akaka and the young women of the Kaimuki H.S. R.O.T.C. before Memorial Day Ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Honolulu, HI May 29, 2005 - Senator Akaka and the young women of the Kaimuki H.S. R.O.T.C. before Memorial Day Ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

United States Senator Daniel K. Akaka (Democrat of Hawaii) poses with the Hawaii representatives to the United States Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C. on February 28, 2005. The United States Senate Youth Program has been privately and completely funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for 43 years. Senator Akaka was this year's Democratic co-chair of the program. From left to right: Kristine Mee Yin Duong, 17, Iolani School, Honolulu, Hawaii; Troy Noboru Hashimoto, 17, King Kekaulike High School, Pukalani, Hawaii; Senator Akaka; and Blain Shinno, Guest Educator, Hawaii Department of Education.
Washington, D.C. March 1, 2005 - United States Senator Daniel K. Akaka (Democrat of Hawaii) poses with the Hawaii representatives to the United States Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C. on February 28, 2005. The United States Senate Youth Program has been privately and completely funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for 43 years. Senator Akaka was this year's Democratic co-chair of the program. From left to right: Kristine Mee Yin Duong, 17, Iolani School, Honolulu, Hawaii; Troy Noboru Hashimoto, 17, King Kekaulike High School, Pukalani, Hawaii; Senator Akaka; and Blain Shinno, Guest Educator, Hawaii Department of Education.
Photo by Ron Sachs


Senator Daniel Akaka receives Friend of the National Parks award from NPCA Board of Trustees Chair Gretchen Long and NPCA President Tom Kiernan.
Senator Daniel Akaka receives Friend of the National Parks award from NPCA Board of Trustees Chair Gretchen Long and NPCA President Tom Kiernan.
Photo by Keith Jewell

Senator Daniel Akaka pictured with soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division. Picture taken in Afghanistan in Spring 2004.
Senator Daniel Akaka pictured with soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division. Picture taken in Afghanistan in Spring 2004.

Senator Daniel Akaka with Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)
Washington, D.C. February 2005 - Senator Daniel Akaka with Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)

Inter Tribal Council of Arizona President Vivian Juan-Suanders presents Senator Akaka a gift in recognition for his efforts "to strengthen the governance of Tribes in Arizona."
Washington, D.C. April 20, 2005 - Inter Tribal Council of Arizona President Vivian Juan-Suanders presents Senator Akaka a gift in recognition for his efforts "to strengthen the governance of Tribes in Arizona."

Senator Akaka and Miss White Mountain Apache, Eileen Raneya Hill.
April 20, 2005 - Senator Akaka and Miss White Mountain Apache, Eileen Raneya Hill.

Meeting with Kamehameha Schools student leadership and High School Principal Dr. Hitz
Pukalani, Maui March 31, 2005 - Meeting with Kamehameha Schools student leadership and High School Principal Dr. Hitz

Senator Akaka with Terry Cano (Oahu Executive Board Member, Hawaii Fire Fighters Association), Elvin Kamoku (Maui Division Chair, Hawaii Fire Fighters Association), Robert H. Lee (President, Hawaii Fire Fighters Association)
Washington, D.C. March 17, 2005 - Senator Akaka with Terry Cano (Oahu Executive Board Member, Hawaii Fire Fighters Association), Elvin Kamoku (Maui Division Chair, Hawaii Fire Fighters Association), Robert H. Lee (President, Hawaii Fire Fighters Association)

Senators Akaka and Barack Obama (D-IL) greet Army Major Tammy Duckworth before the March 17, 2005 Veterans’ Affairs Hearing, "Back from the Battlefield."
Capitol Hill - Senators Akaka and Barack Obama (D-IL) greet Army Major Tammy Duckworth before the March 17, 2005 Veterans’ Affairs Hearing, "Back from the Battlefield."

U.S. Representative Mike Honda (D-CA), Senator Akaka, Donalyn Dela Cruz, and Brickwood Galuteria.
Washington, D.C. February 10, 2005 - U.S. Representative Mike Honda (D-CA), Senator Akaka, Donalyn Dela Cruz, and Brickwood Galuteria.

Senator Akaka and former Georgia Senator Max Cleland greet each other at a Washington event.
Washington, D.C. February 10, 2005 - Senator Akaka and former Georgia Senator Max Cleland greet each other at a Washington event.

Milken Foundation Chairman Lowell Milken and 2004 Milken Recipient Clyde Hashimoto from Kalaheo Elementary School pictured with Senator Akaka.
Washington, D.C. April 26, 2005 - Milken Foundation Chairman Lowell Milken and 2004 Milken Recipient Clyde Hashimoto from Kalaheo Elementary School pictured with Senator Akaka.

Senator Akaka joins other Democratic Leaders in addressing ethnic health disparities and the need for Closing the Health Care Divide.
Washington, D.C. April 27, 2005 - Senator Akaka joins other Democratic Leaders in addressing ethnic health disparities and the need for Closing the Health Care Divide.

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