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Senate Welcomes Former Senator Francis A. Wong; Sets Conference Deadlines and Recesses
Summary
Senator Kanuha introduced former Senator Francis A. Wong, and the presiding officer recounted Wong's service and historical role; the Senate announced an 11:30 p.m. deadline for nonfiscal conference bills and recessed until 6:30 p.m. reconvening.
Senator Kanuha introduced former Hawaii State Senator Francis A. Wong and his wife Mary Anne, asking them to stand and be recognized in the gallery. "I am honored to welcome back a former member of this chamber, Mister Francis A. Wong," Kanuha said, noting Wong's prior legislative service from 1970 to 1978 and earlier service in the House.
Mister President used personal privilege to recount meeting Wong and highlighted that…
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