Bill Text: HI HR211 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Developing and fostering international relationships

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-15 - (H) Resolution adopted in final form. [HR211 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2011-HR211-Introduced.html

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.R. NO.	211
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011
STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

 

 

Urging the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to Establish opportunities to develop and foster international relationships.

 

 

 

     WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii is actively seeking to expand its international ties and has an abiding interesting in developing and fostering goodwill, friendship, and economic relations between the people of Hawaii and the international community; and

 

     WHEREAS, exciting opportunities exist to promote global connectivity to proliferate meaningful and mutually rewarding international friendships, understanding between cultures, economic and social vitality, scientific and technological advancement, and enhanced regional security for the expansion and diversity of Hawaii's economy; and

 

     WHEREAS, showcasing Hawaii's unique culture and beautiful natural environment to the international community would provide economic stimulus to Hawaii through its visitor industry, with the prospect of future growth; and

 

     WHEREAS, the Hawaii Sister-State Committee under the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism currently advises the Governor and the Legislature on matters relating to sister-state or province relations and relations in general between the State of Hawaii and the states, provinces, or prefectures of foreign countries; now, therefore,

 

     BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-sixth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2011, that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism is urged to establish opportunities to develop and foster international relationships, both official and personal, between the State of Hawaii and the international community, including:

 

(1)  Developing, planning, and coordinating opportunities for the State, counties, business community, and other interested groups or individuals; and

 

(2)  Exploring opportunities to showcase Hawaii's arts, historic properties, and other items and places of cultural significance to the international community;

 

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     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in fulfilling its responsibilities, is urged to consult, cooperate with, and seek advice from any appropriate agency; and

 

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism is requested to submit a report of its activities, findings, and recommendations to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2012; and

 

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, and members of the Hawaii Sister-State Committee.

 

 

 

	OFFERED BY:	_____________________________

Report Title: 

Developing and fostering international relationships