Remarks Entered Into the Journal on Resolution for State-Province Relations of Friendship

Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu
Remarks on House Resolution 17, House Draft 1
State-Province Relations of Friendship Between the State of Hawaii of the United States of America and the Province of Ilocos Norte of the Republic of the Phillipines
Friday, April 11, 2003

“Mr. Speaker,

I am proud to represent the district of Waipahu, which has a very diverse and rich history. Many of my constituents are of Filipino ancestry and have family roots that trace back to the Province of Ilocos Norte of the Republic of the Philippines. A State-Province relationship of friendship between the State of Hawaii of the United States of America and the Province of Ilocos Norte of the Republic of the Phillipines will promote cultural, commercial, and financial exchange between the two regions. Furthermore, this relationship will foster peace and diplomacy for years to come.

Thank you.”