2018 - Draft House and Senate Concurrent Resolution

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WHEREAS, This alteration of the Constitution drastically changes the sense and meaning of the Constitution, the sustainability of resources, and the effect on the culture, and practices of the people of Hawaii; WHEREAS, Game Mammals and Game Birds are a sustainable food source, and our State's unique relationship with the ocean allows us the opportunity to integrate the local fish and game industry into our food security profile; and WHEREAS, Policies on conservation and protection of terrestrial and marine resources should promote the concept that "game mammals, game birds, and marine resources" are an integral part of our island culture; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the 29th Legislature of the State of Hawaii, recognizes that our pioneered introductions such as the pig, and later other sustainability introductions such as goats, sheep, deer which are now recognized as game mammal and game bird resources, belong along with our other natural resources as recognized by the Hawaii Constitution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The legislature shall promote the conservation, development and utilization of agricultural resources, and fish, mineral, forest, water, land, game mammal and game bird and other natural resources; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature urges state departments to develop and update their rules and policies to integrate the local hunting and fishing industries into any food security or sustainability strategies they employ and to preserve, protect and promote these industries in order that they can be nurtured into viable and sustainable economic, nutritional and cultural resources;