STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1038-10

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2010

RE:   H.R. No. 170

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs, to which was referred H.R. No. 170 entitled:

"HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED NATIONS TO GRANT TAIWAN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this resolution is to urge the United Nations to grant Taiwan meaningful participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization, so Taiwan can bring its civil aviation practices in line with world standards.

     Several concerned individuals testified in support of this resolution.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 170 and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs,

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JOEY MANAHAN, Chair