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The Honorable Dru Kanuha <br /> Page 4 <br /> November 30, 2016 <br /> Japan mission that included 1) a visit to Tokyo to promote the new direct flight from <br /> Haneda to Kona by Hawaiian Air, and 2) a visit to Nago City to commemorate the 30-year <br /> sister city relationship between Hawai'i County and Nago City. The group visited <br /> Kumejima to attend the Ocean Energy Symposium and Workshop, and to commemorate <br /> the 5-year sister city relationship. The group, also included BIVB Executive Director Ross <br /> Birch, Past President of JCCIH Tommy Goya, and Director of Friends of NELHA Candee <br /> Elsworth. <br /> LA REUNION <br /> Resolution 197-12, dated January 4, 2012. The supporting entity is goodwill ambassadors <br /> and liaisons, Alain and Marie Gerente. <br /> No activity. <br /> ORMOC, PHILIPPINES <br /> Resolution No. 77-11, dated June 15, 2011. The supporting organization is the Congress <br /> of Visayan Organizations — Kona Visayan Club and Hilo Visayan Club (COVO). <br /> October 2016 — A congratulatory letter was sent by Mayor Kenoi to the new Mayor of <br /> Ormoc, Mayor Richard Gomez. <br /> November 2016 —The new Mayor has requested a formal invitation to attend inauguration <br /> ceremonies on December 5, 2016. <br /> GOKSEONG COUNTY, SOUTH KOREA <br /> No activity. <br /> The economic, cultural and educational exchange that sister city relationships provide are <br /> valuable to the people of our island and our sister cities as well. Mahalo for your continued <br /> support and involvement over the past eight years. I hope that future Hawai'i County <br /> executive and legislative branches will continue to support these relationships. <br /> R- p- • ' submitted, <br /> /air <br /> Charmain !Shigemura <br /> Executive Assistant to the Mayor <br /> Sister City Protocol Officer <br /> 2008 - 2016 <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />