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HI SCR158

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Governor to issue a proclamation designating shave ice as the official state snack of Hawaii
  • Shave ice was introduced to Hawaii by Japanese sugar plantation laborers and became popular when they opened local businesses offering the snack
  • Hawaii's version of shave ice is unique for its ice-cutting method and variety of toppings, distinguishing it from similar snacks found worldwide
  • Notes that several states including Illinois, New York, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah have official state snacks, but Hawaii does not
  • Resolution aims to celebrate Hawaii's diverse food culture and strengthen association between the state and one of its iconic snacks

Legislative Description

Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation To Designate Shave Ice As The Official State Snack Of The State Of Hawaii.

Official State Snack

Last Action

Referred to IAA.

3/15/2017

Committee Referrals

International Affairs and the Arts3/15/2017

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