HI HCR237

Request the Department of Education and University of Hawaii System to design programs enabling Hawaii students to develop skills in international peace and conflict resolution.

Emphasize Hawaii's geographic location, cultural heritage, and existing peace-focused institutions like the Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace at University of Hawaii at Manoa as foundations for this initiative.

Highlight Hawaii's demonstrated capacity to host international meetings, including the 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' meeting, as justification for expanded peace and conflict resolution programming.

Direct certified copies of the resolution to the Board of Education Chairperson, Superintendent of Education, University of Hawaii leadership, and Board of Regents Chairperson.