SCR 10 (LSB 2783SS (2) 88)

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10

BY  NUNN

A Concurrent Resolution honoring the peaceful kinship between the peoples of Japan and the United States and recognizing March 14, 2019, as Japan Day at the Iowa State Capitol.

   WHEREAS, Japan and the United States share an economic partnership which is grounded in mutual security and prosperity, balanced and fair, and which supports thousands of jobs in both countries; and
   WHEREAS, Japan and the United States share a commitment to joint security and defense partnerships; and
   WHEREAS, the economic relationship between Japan and the State of Iowa is especially vibrant as Japan is Iowa’s third-largest export market; and
   WHEREAS, the State of Iowa enjoys a strong sister-state relationship with Yamanashi Prefecture dating back to Iowa’s response to a devastating typhoon that affected the prefecture in 1959; and
   WHEREAS, Japan and the State of Iowa enjoy robust and expanding ties based upon relationships and exchanges in such areas as agriculture, innovation, culture, sport, and academia; NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, That the Iowa General Assembly honors the long and rich history of friendship and economic partnership between the citizens of the State of Iowa and Japan; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That in honor of our strong and growing relationship, the Iowa General Assembly recognizes Thursday, March 14, 2019, as Japan Day at the Iowa State Capitol.