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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL <br /> OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS <br /> DATE: March 5, 2024 Re: Comm.No. 754/Res.No. 449-24 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i <br /> TIME: 9:30 a.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawai`i County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred <br /> Resolution No. 449-24 reports as follows: <br /> Resolution No. 449-24, transmitted by Council Member Heather L. Kimball and Council <br /> Member Matt Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder via Communication No. 754, dated February 21, 2024 <br /> demonstrates the Aloha Spirit and fosters peace, diplomacy, and unity within the County of <br /> Hawai`i, the State of Hawai`i, and beyond. <br /> This resolution seeks to promote peace, diplomacy, and civil discourse and to demonstrate <br /> globally the values of understanding, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence with Aloha and to <br /> observe the United Nations' International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation <br /> Awareness. <br /> Member Jennifer L. Kagiwada moved to amend Resolution No. 449-24 with the contents of <br /> Communication No. 749.1,which would reflect that the Hawai`i County Council supports and <br /> urges the adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 13 by the Hawai`i State Legislature. <br /> Senate Resolution No. 13 recognizes the ongoing conflict in Gaza and urges members of <br /> Hawaii's congressional delegation to support the Ceasefire in Gaza Resolution introduced by <br /> United States Congresswoman Cori Bush. <br /> Several members spoke in favor of the amendment and was approved. <br /> Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose <br /> and intent of Resolution No. 449-24, as amended to Draft 2, and recommends its adoption. <br /> ja <br /> AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> EVANS X <br /> GALIMBA x COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL <br /> INABA x OPERATIONS AND <br /> KAGIWADA x EXTERNAL AFFAIRS <br /> KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X <br /> KIERKIE WICZ X <br /> KIMBALL x CINDY EVANS, CHAIR <br /> LEE LOY X GOEAC REPORT NO.: 120 <br /> VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: MAR 2 0 2024 <br />