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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES             H.C.R. NO.            H.D. 1
TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2000                                S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII                                            
                                                             
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                     HOUSE CONCURRENT
                        RESOLUTION
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HAWAII
   FARMER'S MARKET. 


 1       WHEREAS, a strong and viable agricultural industry is a
 2   fundamental component of Hawaii's economic base; and
 3   
 4       WHEREAS, it is imperative that every effort be made to
 5   aggressively pursue innovative projects and undertake economic
 6   development efforts to best showcase the State's unique and
 7   quality agricultural products; and
 8   
 9       WHEREAS, Hawaii's agricultural industry can serve as a
10   catalyst to move Hawaii's economy forward in a systematic and
11   expeditious manner; and
12   
13       WHEREAS, Farmer's Markets are ideal for local producers and
14   farmers to promote and market their attractive array of
15   agricultural and aquacultural products from all islands in the
16   State; and
17   
18       WHEREAS, a Farmer's Market would also enable consumers to
19   shop for a wide selection of fresh, seasonal products and
20   regional specialties from a central location; and
21   
22       WHEREAS, the establishment of world-class Farmer's Market
23   would be an economic asset to the State by attracting residents
24   and visitors to sample and indulge in our islands' varied and
25   locally-produced foods and products; and
26   
27       WHEREAS, the State would also benefit from the
28   establishment of Farmer's Market through the creation of new
29   jobs and business opportunities; and
30   
31       WHEREAS, in many cities throughout the world, such as
32   Florence, Paris, Mexico City, Vancouver, Seattle, Tokyo, Hong
33   Kong, and San Francisco, Farmer's Markets are a vital part of
34   the rich cultural life and varied ethnicity of that area; now,
35   therefore,
36   
37       BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the

 
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 1   Twentieth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session
 2   of 2000, the Senate concurring, that the Department of
 3   Agriculture is requested to conduct a study on the feasibility
 4   of establishing a Farmer's Market in the State; and
 5   
 6       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the study include the potential
 7   of including both agricultural and aquacultural products, such
 8   as produce, meat, and fish, in the development of a Hawaii
 9   Farmer's Market; and
10   
11       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the study include;
12   
13       (1)  Potential private industry partners; and
14   
15       (2)  Potential site locations for a Hawaii Farmer's Market;
16            and
17   
18       (3)  A financial plan for the development of a Hawaii
19            Farmer's Market; 
20   
21   and
22   
23       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Agriculture
24   is requested to submit a report of its findings and
25   recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days
26   prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2001; and
27   
28       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this
29   Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Chairperson of the
30   Board of Agriculture; the Director of Business, Economic
31   Development, and Tourism; the Director of the Office of
32   Planning; the Executive Director of the Hawaii Community
33   Development Authority; the Mayors of the several counties, and
34   the Chairpersons of the several county councils.