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This resolution formally establishes a sister-state relationship between the State of Hawaii, United States of America, and the Prefecture of Yamagata, Japan, recognizing their shared historical, cultural, and people-to-people ties, as well as their mutual importance in areas like tourism, trade, and education. The resolution encourages collaboration between Hawaii and Yamagata in key sectors including economic development, sustainable tourism, education, agriculture, clean energy, and cultural exchange, with specific proposals for pilot initiatives such as culinary and agricultural exchanges, joint tourism events, educational and workforce exchanges, and sustainable development collaborations. The goal is to foster expanded economic opportunities, strengthen tourism and workforce development, enhance food security and culinary excellence, deepen cultural understanding, and promote climate resilience and sustainable community development, with the Governor of Hawaii tasked with developing formal agreements to advance this partnership.