HR 205: commending and honoring alan johnson for his contributions to addressing substance and behavioral health issues through hina mauka.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

commending and honoring alan johnson for his contributions to addressing substance and behavioral health issues through hina mauka.

     WHEREAS, the House of Representatives takes great pride in recognizing visionary leaders whose work has transformed the lives of thousands and strengthened the fabric of our communities; and

     WHEREAS, ALAN JOHNSON has served Hina Mauka for nearly three decades in various capacities, including as its COO, CFO, Managing Director, President, and CEO, guiding the organization through decades of growth and innovation and establishing it as a cornerstone of substance use and behavioral health treatment in Hawaiʻi by providing services to over 70,000 individuals; and

     WHEREAS, under ALAN JOHNSON's leadership, Hina Mauka expanded services across the islands, introduced evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, and pioneered integrated care models that addressed co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; and

     WHEREAS, ALAN JOHNSON has championed treatment programs for women, adolescents, and Native Hawaiian communities, has inspired a statewide commitment to school-based prevention services, and was instrumental in forming the Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition; and

     WHEREAS, through his extraordinary leadership, heartfelt compassion, and tireless service, ALAN JOHNSON helped shape a legacy of empathy, excellence, and inclusion that will continue to guide Hina Mauka into the future; and

     WHEREAS, after nearly thirty years of service, ALAN JOHNSON is retiring, leaving behind a stronger organization, a profoundly transformed community, and a steady source of strength for individuals and families on their journey to recovery; now, therefore,

     BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaiʻi, Regular Session of 2026, that this body hereby commends and honors ALAN JOHNSON for his contributions to addressing substance and behavioral health issues through Hina Mauka, celebrates his retirement with deep gratitude, and extends to him its warmest aloha and best wishes for a joyful retirement and continued inspiration in all future endeavors.

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Alan Johnson, Hina Mauka, President & CEO