THE SENATE                           S.C.R. NO.            15
TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE, 1999                                
STATE OF HAWAII                                            
                                                             
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                    SENATE  CONCURRENT
                        RESOLUTION

  REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING HEALTH
    AND WELLNESS CENTERS USING NATURAL RESOURCES ON THE ISLAND
    OF HAWAII.



 1        WHEREAS, traditions in the health and wellness industries
 2   (particularly in Japan) include enthusiastic support for
 3   holistic healing, naturopathic medicines, and facilities; and
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 5        WHEREAS, Hawaii offers health and wellness benefits that
 6   are increasingly well-known in traditional and alternative
 7   medicinal treatment centers; and
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 9        WHEREAS, Hawaii's naturopathic medical traditions in
10   herbal medicines, relaxation therapy, and holistic healing are
11   valuable skills and resources; and
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13        WHEREAS, the island of Hawaii's natural resources include
14   steam vents and natural hot springs in the Puna and Ka`u
15   Districts and other resources throughout the island; and
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17        WHEREAS, economic opportunities on the island of Hawaii
18   can be created by developing the cultural and natural resources
19   available for the health and wellness industries within the
20   context of community priorities; and
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22        WHEREAS, health and wellness centers, to include but not
23   be limited to traditional healing methods and practices, onsen
24   (hot springs), spa operations, and cultural instruction, can
25   provide a unique opportunity for sustainable economic
26   development on the island of Hawaii; now, therefore, 
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28        BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Twentieth Legislature
29   of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 1999, the House of
30   Representatives concurring, that the Department of Business,
31   Economic Development, and Tourism and the Department of Health,
32   in consultation with Hawaii County and qualified health
33   practitioners conduct research into the feasibility of and
34   develop recommendations for the creation of health and wellness
35   centers on the island of Hawaii utilizing the island's unique
36   cultural and natural resources; and

 
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 2        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Business,
 3   Economic Development, and Tourism shall report to the
 4   legislature prior to the next legislative session on the
 5   feasibility of developing health and wellness centers on the
 6   island of Hawaii and recommend a plan of action; and
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 8        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this
 9   Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Director of
10   Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, the Director of
11   Health, and the Mayor of Hawaii County.
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