HR119 Summary

• Commends and congratulates the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on conducting their 10th anniversary game in 2011.

• Notes the bowl maintained an average viewership of 16 million viewers per year through ESPN Regional Television syndication, reaching over 150 countries.

• Recognizes the 2010 game between University of Hawaii and University of Tulsa drew an estimated 19 million viewers or in-person attendees at Aloha Stadium.

• Acknowledges the Hawaii Bowl Foundation's charitable contributions of over $420,000 in cash and $1.5 million in tickets to Hawaii-based charities and military personnel, with $64,000 donated to nonprofits in 2010.

• Extends appreciation for the bowl's contributions to Hawaii tourism, athletics, and community service through the "Made in Hawaii, Played in Hawaii" initiative.