STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1622
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2007
RE: H.C.R. No. 315
Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say
Speaker, House of Representatives
Twenty-Fourth State Legislature
Regular Session of 2007
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on International Affairs, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 315 entitled:
"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to support and encourage international education to ensure that students and future leaders are prepared to meet the challenges of a global society.
The University of Hawaii System, NAFSA Hawaii Pacific District, Hawaii Pacific University, and many concerned individuals testified in support of this concurrent resolution. The Department of Education supported the intent of this measure.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on International Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 315 and recommends that it be referred to the Committees on Higher Education and Education.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on International Affairs,
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____________________________ RIDA T.R. CABANILLA, Chair |
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