This is the prepared text of Rep Tom Brower invocation given today before the State House.  Question: Which god is he invoking?

Email sent out March 27 by Rep Tom Brower (D-Waikiki)

Invocation
Tomorrow, Monday March 28, I will present another invocation for this session.
This one is more philosophical: The “Sergeant Pepper” of my invocations, or at least the White album.
Here is the text:

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Members,

The Tominator has reinvented himself

from street “wrapper” to singer-songwriter to, today, an American poet.

May I share with you this message of self-reflection entitled, "Info Brief Your Ego"?

This year's issues, the laughter, the tissues,

The civil unions, homeless solutions,

Animal abusers, winners and losers.

A financial depression begs the question:
Legislator, are you doing all you could this session?

Are you politicking? Or really giving?

Standing for something? Or just chest-thumping?

When others look bad, do you feel glad?

A hearing— to defer a bill? Rally the public for shock value thrill.

Is your "Change we can believe in" for a purpose?
Or an attention grabber? Just scratch the surface.

Being effective isn’t just [about] winning elections.

We are friends but let's not pretend

That the fishbowl we live in doesn't invite egotism.

Pettiness isn't pretty and real work isn't easy.

As a body, we are only as effective as people think,

Only as strong as our weakest link.

From Politician to Statesman… The realization you find:

It's sad to do the right thing,  and thankless at times.

Together, if we want what's right, let's correct what's wrong, stand to fight,

sing our song.

Rise above for insight, wisdom and love.

Overcome the mud on our shoes. Do it for the right reason.

We may not win big, but we won't lose.

Because the real goal, isn't the voter poll. It's to humble yourself and save your soul.

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Other links of interest:
“Not in My House,” my invocation about the invocation, at Civil Beat http://www.civilbeat.com/posts/2011/02/15/8989-brower-throws-down-in-the-hizzy/

Fun staff picture and blog: http://hawaiihouseblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Rep.%20Tom%20Brower
I am always interested in new ideas to improve government and encourage residents to participate in the legislative process.
Mahalo for reading this.

Tom Brower

State Representative

Office: 586.8520 Cel: 398.5653

Waikiki, Ala Moana, Kakaako

Chair, Tourism Committee