HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2018-04COUNTY COUNCIL
COUNTY OF KAUA’I
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RESOLUTION INVITING THE CITY OF DAVAO,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES,
TO ENTER INTO A SISTER-CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE
COUNTY OF KAUA’I,STATE OF HAWAI’I,UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WHEREAS,the law of the State of Hawai’i authorizes its counties to enter
into sister-city relationships to further ties of friendship,understanding,and
goodwill between cities;and
WHEREAS,a sister-city relationship fosters and promotes the exchange of
cultural exhibits,educational programs,visits by citizen groups,sharing of common
bonds,and connecting in economic and sustainable development programs and
projects in technology,tourism,agriculture,and energy;and
WHEREAS,a large segment of Kaua’i’s population are descendants of
Filipino immigrants who came to Kaua’i over a century ago and are valued,
contributing members of our community;and
WHEREAS,the City of Davao,Republic of the Philippines,has expressed a
desire to enter into a sister-city relationship with the County of Kaua’i,based upon
the common history and heritage which its citizens share with descendants of
immigrants who currently reside on the Garden Island;and
WHEREAS,the County of Kaua’i is pleased and honored to establish a
sister-city relationship with the City of Davao,Republic of the Philippines;now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF KAUA’I,
STATE OF HAWAI’I,that the County of Kaua’i accept the invitation of the City of
Davao,Republic of the Philippines,to enter into a sister-city relationship with the
County of Kaua’i.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that Bernard P.Carvaiho Jr.,Mayor of the
County of Kaua’i,and Mel Rapozo,Chairman of the Kaua’i County Council,are
hereby authorized to take such action as is necessary to effect this affiliation in the
name of the County of Kaua’i.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to
the Honorable Sara Z.Duterte,Mayor,City of Davao,Republic of the Philippines
and Bernard P.Carvalho Jr.,Mayor,County of Kaua’i.
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