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The Honorable Dominic Yagong and Members of the County Council Page 4 March 17, 2011 April 2010 — Mr. Sanuemon Chigira, President of the Ikaho Hot Springs Tourism Association, Mr. Takahiro Omori, Vice Chairman of the Ikaho Hot Springs Tourism Association, Ms. Masako lino, Member, Ikaho Hot Springs Tourism Association and Mr. Nobukaki Tomita, Kyoto Kimono Designer visited Hilo during the week of Merrie Monarch. They participated in the parade and presented the winning halau an invitation to the Ikaho Hawaiian Festival in August. Mayor Kenoi presented gifts and hosted a dinner for this group that also included members from the JCA. SUMOTO CITY, Japan Resolution No. 282 -00, dated August 9, 2000. The supporting organization is the Kiwanis Club of East Hawaii. July 2009 — A group of 11 Jr. High students and eight adult chaperones from Sumoto City participated in a student exchange with Hilo High School students. The Hilo High School Key Club and the Kiwanis Club of East Hawai'i hosted the students during their six day stay by providing homestay locations, activities and meals. The Mayor's Office provided gifts, transportation, secured the waiver for Volcanoes National Park entry fee and paid for a portion of the farewell potluck dinner. October 2009 — A group comprised of Hilo High School students and chaperones, and members of the Kiwanis Club of East Hawai'i travelled to Sumoto City to participate in a student exchange. They were hosted by government officials of the city, and members of the Sumoto International Association. Pertinent to this report, I would like to inform council members that other than the tragic loss of family, loved ones and friends, our sister cities in Japan are not situated in the vicinity of the recent devastating tsunami and earthquake, and therefore did not suffer the kind of catastrophic damage that we continue to see unfold. Mayor Kenoi has written a letter of condolence and support on behalf of the County of Hawai'i to the mayors of each sister -city. Respectful) submitted, Charmaine igemura Executive Assistant Sister -city Protocol Officer County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.