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WHEREAS, the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, Kona Hiroshima Kenjin Kai, and East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai are committed as the sponsoring entities to support and nurture this Sister City alliance; and WHEREAS, a number of esteemed businesses and community leaders on Hawaii Island, with roots tracing back to Hiroshima Prefecture, embody the enduring connection and potential for strengthened relations and synergies between our communities; and WHEREAS, the primary focus of this Sister City relationship will be on economic development, marking a significant milestone and commitment to fostering enhanced bilateral economic growth, trade, and investment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 31, Section 2-164, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended) ("the County Code"), the County of Hawaii may consider the establishment of a Sister City relationship with Hatsukaichi based on the following criteria: (1) shares a direct historical, cultural, or ethnic relationship with the people of the County of Hawaii and (2) recognizes other common bonds that are mutually beneficial to the citizens of both places and serve as a liaison for the exchange of information and other lifestyle and practical values; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 31, Section 2-165(a), of the County Code, a Sister City relationship shall be established by the adoption of a Council resolution approving the establishment of the Sister City tie and the signing of a formal agreement between the Mayor of the County of Hawaii and the appropriate public official of the proposed Sister City; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 31, Section 2-165(a), of the County Code, it hereby authorizes the Mayor of the County of Hawaii to establish a Sister City relationship between the County of Hawai'i and Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.