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A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER-CITY
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LA REUNION AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII,AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO ENTER INTO A
FORMAL SIGNED AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS,the Mayor of the County of Hawai`i and the Hawai`i County
Council have jointly promoted a Sister-City program to develop friendship and understanding
among local governments of the world; and
WHEREAS,the Sister-City program is a benefit to the people of the affiliated cities
through the exchange of information concerning economic development, educational programs,
agricultural pursuits, cultural exhibits and other matters of common interest; and
WHEREAS, contact has been made between officials of the government of
La Reunion and the County of Hawai`i to discuss the establishment of a Sister-City relationship
between La Reunion and the County of Hawai`i; and
WHEREAS, La Reunion is a French island with a population of about 800,000 located
in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, about 200 kilometers (120 miles) south west of
Mauritius, the nearest island; and
WHEREAS,both islands are isolated within vast oceans and are situated over volcanic
hot spots located on United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) World Heritage Sites; and
WHEREAS, La Reunion's active volcano, Piton de la Fournaise ("Peak of the Furnace")
stands 8,632 feet above sea level and like the Kilauea volcano, it is a"shield" volcano; and
WHEREAS, La Reunion and Hawaii Island are said to be the most beautiful islands in
their respective island chains, with tourism as a major contributor to economic success; and
WHEREAS,the two islands also share other similarities including a multicultural
population, dense rainforests, and green sand beaches; and
WHEREAS, this resolution will be supported with a signed service agreement citing
agreed upon responsibilities for the County of Hawai`i, La Reunion, and the La Reunion sister-
city goodwill ambassadors and liaisons, Alain and Marie Gerente; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that
pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 31, Section 2 -165 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005
Edition, as amended), a Sister -City program be established between the County of Hawai`i and
the good people of La Reunion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforementioned agreements will be duly signed
by the appropriate officials of La Reunion and the County of Hawai`i at a future date by La
Reunion to the County of Hawai`i, to occur within six months of the date that this resolution is
adopted.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk transmit copies of this resolution
to the Honorable Mayor William P. Kenoi, the Honorable President du Conseil, Didier Robert of
La Reunion, and Charmaine Shigemura, County of Hawai`i Sister -City Protocol Officer.
Dated at
Hilo , Hawai`i, this 4th day of
INTRODUCED BY:
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II CIL EMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
January
, 2012.
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hilo, Hawai`i
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on January 4, 2012
ATTEST:
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OUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESID OFFICER
2
ROLL CALL VOTE
Reference: C-495/GRC-10
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AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
BLAS
X
FORD
X
HOFFMANN
X
IKEDA
X
ONISHI
X
PILAGO
X
SMART
X
YAGONG
X
YOSHIMOTO
X
8
0
1
0
Reference: C-495/GRC-10
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