Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 123 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to request the United Nations to consider the establishment in Hawaii of a Center for Health, Welfare, and Education of Children, Youth and Families for Asia and the Pacific and to have the House and Senate Committees on Health convene an exploratory task force to develop such a proposal for consideration by the United Nations.

Testimony supporting this measure was received from the Christian Science Committee on Publication for Hawaii.

Your Committee finds that securing and improving the health, welfare, and education of children and families are basic values shared by Hawaii and populations throughout the world. Hawaii's unique location bridging Asia and the mainland United States, and Hawaii's diverse culture make it an excellent location for world leaders to congregate and discuss international children's issues. Your Committee believes that this measure further promotes the well-being of the world's children and international relations.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health and Human Services that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 123, and recommends its adoption.