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HI HCR77

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gene Ward

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

H.C.R. NO. 77 - Expressing Aloha and Solidarity with the People of France

  • Expresses sympathy, aloha, and condolences for the January 7, 2015 terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris that killed multiple employees and journalists

  • Honors the spirit and bravery of Charlie Hebdo employees and recognizes the magazine's long-standing exercise of freedom of press and speech since its founding in 1970

  • Acknowledges the historical partnership between the United States and France, including France's essential support during the American Revolution (1775-1783)

  • Declares that the people of Hawaii stand in solidarity with France and encourage the nation to persevere as a strong and unshakeable people

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to French leadership (President, Parliament, Mayor of Paris), U.S. leadership (President, Congress), and Hawaii state officials

Legislative Description

France; Aloha and Solidarity

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and DeCoite, Lowen excused (2).

3/30/2015

Committee Referrals

Finance3/30/2015
Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts3/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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