State Rep. Cynthia Thielen stands next to a Christmas tree strung with energy-saving ornaments on the House Chamber foyer.

Illuminating the tree are multi-colored LED lights and a string of white lights powered by a small solar panel.

Chief Clerk’s Office accountant Neal Shigemura, Denise Liu from the House Journal and Tammy Tengan from the Print Shop helped decorate. 

Photo courtesy Hawaii House of Representatives.

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