Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard says, “As we gather to honor King Kamehameha and celebrate our shared culture and history here in the United States Capitol, we also honor my dear friend and mentor, Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka. He dedicated his life to serving the people of Hawaii and our nation with a servant’s heart of aloha. Senator Akaka’s legacy is deeply rooted in how he lived aloha every day, showing kindness to all, and uniting people around a common mission of service to the people and our planet.”