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[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 416 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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114th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 416

Recognizing the contributions of Hawaii to the culinary heritage of the 
 United States and designating the week beginning on June 12, 2016, as 
                    ``National Hawaiian Food Week''.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 7, 2016

   Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Isakson, Ms. Hirono, and Mr. Perdue) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                            on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Recognizing the contributions of Hawaii to the culinary heritage of the 
 United States and designating the week beginning on June 12, 2016, as 
                    ``National Hawaiian Food Week''.

Whereas when individuals first came to the Hawaiian islands more than 1,500 
        years ago, there was little to eat other than birds and a few species of 
        ferns, but the individuals found rich volcanic soil, a year-round 
        growing season, and abundant fisheries;
Whereas the history of Hawaii is inextricably linked with--

    (1) foods brought to the Hawaiian islands by the first individuals who 
came to Hawaii and successive waves of voyagers to the Hawaiian islands;

    (2) the agricultural and ranching potential of the land of Hawaii; and

    (3) the readily available seafood from the ocean and coasts of Hawaii;

Whereas the food cultures initially brought to Hawaii came from places including 
        French Polynesia, China, Japan, Portugal, North Korea, South Korea, the 
        Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Samoa;
Whereas the foods first brought to Hawaii were simple, hearty fare of working 
        men and women that reminded the men and women of their distant homes;
Whereas individuals in Hawaii, in the spirit of Aloha, shared favorite dishes 
        with each other, and as a result, the individuals began to appreciate 
        new tastes and learned how to bring new ideas into their cooking;
Whereas the blend of styles in Hawaiian cooking evolves as new groups of 
        individuals make Hawaii their home;
Whereas the fusion of dishes from around the world creates a unique cuisine for 
        Hawaii that is as much a part of a visit to Hawaii as the welcoming 
        climate, friendly individuals, and beautiful beaches in Hawaii;
Whereas the food of Hawaii is appealing because it came from hard-working 
        communities of individuals that farmed, fished, or ranched for their 
        livelihoods, which are core experiences of individuals throughout the 
        United States;
Whereas the growing appreciation for the food of Hawaii comes from hard-working 
        and ingenious farmers, fishers, educators, ranchers, chefs, and 
        businesses that innovate and export the taste of Hawaii all over the 
        world; and
Whereas, as the taste for the food of Hawaii spreads across the United States, 
        individuals in Hawaii proudly welcome individuals in the State of 
        Georgia to partner and bring the cuisine of the individuals ``home'' to 
        new communities: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the week beginning on June 12, 2016, as 
        ``National Hawaiian Food Week''; and
            (2) recognizes the contributions of Hawaii to the culinary 
        heritage of the United States.
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