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Posted: Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 8:59 AM HST

Kahele honored by HPA

By Ken Hupp - 67AM KPUA News

Big Island State Senator Gil Kahele has received the Legislator of the Year Award from the Hawai`i Psychological Association (HPA). Senator Kahele received the award over the weekend for his outstanding contributions to psychology and mental health services in the State and for advocating for the care of the medically underserved. Along with his work in helping to advance medical care, Senator Kahele has made preserving agriculture land a top priority as vice chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture. The mission of the Hawaii Psychological Association is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Hawai`i by encouraging, integrating, applying, and communicating the contributions of Psychology in all its branches.