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HI HR21
Resolution
Status
2/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mark Takai
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AI Summary
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Recognizes a draft Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the State of Hawaii and the League of Cities of the Philippines to strengthen political, social, and economic cooperation.
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Acknowledges Hawaii's interest in promoting ties with the Philippines due to the significant Filipino-American population in Hawaii who maintain cultural, commercial, and financial connections to the Philippines.
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Notes that Hawaii and the League of Cities of the Philippines share common goals including fostering effective local governments, developing cooperation, and sharing knowledge and capacities among local governments.
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Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the President of the Philippines, U.S. Embassy in Manila, Hawaii Governor, all county mayors, state economic development officials, and Philippine government and business organizations.
Legislative Description
Recognition; League of Cities of the Philippines
Last Action
(H) The committees on INT recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Awana, Hashem, Brower, Choy, Evans, McKelvey, Nishimoto, Tsuji, Ward; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Tokioka, Marumoto.
2/16/2012