Congressmen Abercrombie represents his constituents of Honolulu's first district through his service on the Armed Services Committee and on the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, as well as the Readiness and Projection Forces Subcommittees. He also serves on the Committee of Resources and its Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife, and Oceans. Abercrombie's community activities include service on the boards of the Nuuanu YMCA, the Hawaii Special Olympics, the Epilepsy Foundation of America, the Life Foundation/AIDS Foundation of Hawaii and Amnesty International. ....

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When "O Canada" became official, the strong bond between Britain and Canada in their anthems slowly disappeared and Canada showed greater independence from Britain in international events such as the Olympics. ... The official English versions includes changes recommended in 1968 by a Special Joint Committee of the Senate. ...

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English is the official language in fifty four countries, twenty-seven non-sovereign entities and about twelve international organisations including the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee. ...

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