CURRENT ISSUES

APIL handles regional issues through four committees and several subcommittees. The committees work on issues identified by APIL members and then prepare resolutions that are voted on at meetings.

For complete texts of resolutions contact Central Secretariat's office by e-mail at apil@kuentos.guam.net.

Committees and Sub-committees

I. Committee on Education
Chair: Representative Lyla Berg, Ph.D. (State of Hawaii)

II. Committee on Economic Development
Chairman: Vice Speaker Joseph Deleon Guerrero (CNMI)

III. Committee on Governmental & Cultural Affairs
Chairman: Representative Vaitoa Hans Langkilde (American Samoa)

IV. Committee on Health & Environment
Chairman: Sen. Fernando Scaliem (FSM State of Pohnpei)

V. Committee on Trade and Commerce
Chairman: Delegate Thomas Patris (Republic of Palau)

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48th Meeting, APIL Board of Directors

1. Resolution No. 48-BOD-01, CD1

"Relative to expressing gratitude and appreciation to the Kosrae State Legislature for the use of its facilities during the 48th Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures."

2. Resolution No. 48-BOD-02, CD1

"Expressing the 48th Board of Director’s Meeting of the Association of the Pacific Island Legislatures sincere condolences to Mrs. Yosie J. Palsis and her family for the passing of a colleague and friend, the late Honorable James R. Palsis."

3. Resolution No. 48-BOD-03, CD1

"Relative to expressing the support of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures for the full participation of the of the Territory of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Territory of American Samoa as individual States to be full participating members at the National Association of Conservation Districts"

4. Resolution No. 48-BOD-04, CD1

"Expressing the utmost sympathy and extending the sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late Honorable Antonio Reyes Unpingco for his untimely passing."

5. Resolution No. 48-BOD-06, CD2

"Expressing appreciation and gratitude to Continental Micronesia for its corporate social responsibility program of not selling duty-free tobacco in its flights throughout Micronesia."

6. Resolution No. 48-BOD-07, CD1

"Expressing gratitude and thanks to the United Nations Development Programme, Pacific Centre for Providing Technical Assistance to Our Member States."

47th Meeting, APIL Board of Directors

1. Resolution No. 47-BOD-01, CD1

"Expressing the utmost sympathy and extending the sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late Honorable Bakeua BakeuaTekitaa MP for his untimely passing."

2. Resolution No. 47-BOD-02

"Relative to congratulating the Island of Guam’s newly-elected members of the 29th Guam Legislature and expressing appreciation for the show of continued support for the programs and activities of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures."

3. Resolution No. 47-BOD-03

"Relative to expressing gratitude and appreciation to the Palau National Congress for the use of its facilities during the 47th Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures."

4. Resolution No. 47-BOD-04

"Relative to thanking Taj Palau, Hanpa Mart, Shimbros International Corporation, Bank of Hawaii, Carp Corporation, Okemii Deli & Internet Café, Palau Visitors Auhtority, Palasia Hotel Palau, K & C General Merchandise, Saraha’s Yum Yum, Winchell’s and IA Belau Company for their support of the 47TH Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures."

5. Resolution No. 47-BOD-05, CD1

"Relative to congratulating the newly elected members of the Kosrae State Legislature upon their recent election and expressing appreciation for their continuing support for the programs and activities of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures."

6. Resolution No. 47-BOD-06

"Relative to expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Senator Lou Leon Guerrero for her contribution to the APIL Organization."

7. Resolution No. 47-BOD-07

"Relative to requesting that the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures assemble its Calendar a Year in Advance."

8. Resolution No. 47-BOD-08

"Relative to extending congratulations to the Members-Elect of the Hawaii State Legislature and expressing appreciation for their continuing support of the programs and activities of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures."

9. Resolution No. 47-BOD-09

"Relative to expressing the Sincerest Appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Senator Joanne M.S. Brown for her contribution to the APIL Organization."

45th Meeting, APIL Board of Directors

December 22, 2004

1. Resolution No. 45-BOD-01, CD1 (pdf, 137KB)

Congratulating the newly appointed Officers of the Tuna Commission, Michael Lodge, Executive Director, Glen Hurry, Chairman, Liu Xiaobing, Vice Chairman, and thanking the member countries for selecting the FSM State of Pohnpei as the site for its headquarters.

2. Resolution No. 45-BOD-02 (pdf, 157KB)

Requesting the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to develop a plan for the APIL to serve the needs of Pacific Island Legislators to compile, preserve, and share information of interest to policymakers.

3. Resolution No. 45-BOD-03, CD1 (pdf, 138KB)

Extending congratulations to the Senators-Elect of the 28th Guam Legislature for their electoin to that important post, and expressiong appreciation to the Guam Legislature for its continuing support for the programs and activities of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

4. Resolution No. 45-BOD-04 (pdf, 155KB)

Calling on the goverments of the Philippines and the jurisdictions constituting the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to work together to ensure that students from the Pacific Islands are able to take advantage of the excellent educational opportunities available in the Philippines without having to deal with unnecessary visa problems.

5. Resolution No. 45-BOD-05, CD1 (pdf, 185KB)

Expressing the APIL Board of Directors condolences to the family and friends of the late Honorable Senator Reed G. Neda.

6. Resolution No. 45-BOD-06, CD1 (pdf, 137KB)

Expressing the most sincere appreciation and gratitude of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the United States Coast Guard for the assistance the institution has provided to the people of the Pacific Islands.

7. Resolution No. 45-BOD-08 (pdf, 180KB)

Extending congratulations to the Honorable President Tommy Remengesau, Jr., Vice-President-Elect Camsek Elias Chin and the Members-Elect of the 7th Olbiil Era Kelulau, and expression appreciation for their continuing support of the programs and activities of the Association of Pacific ISland Legislatures.

8. Resolution No. 45-BOD-09, CD1 (pdf, 168KB)

To create from within the APIL a commission, one representative from each member nation, to be called the Pacific Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources Commission to identify, address, and protect such energy sources of each member island nation.

9. Resolution No. 45-BOD-10 (pdf, 99KB)

To request that each APIL Member Island Nation set up a meeting date and venue for each of their respective Department of Commerce and a representative from the business sector organization to meet and discuss active trading, exchanging, or bartering of locally produced goods.

10. Resolution No. 45-BOD-11 (pdf, 98KB)

To request that each APIL Member Island Nation provide a list of locally produced goods from their respective island nation to other members for their review and information.

11. Resolution No. 45-BOD-12, CD1 (pdf, 224KB)

To encourage the FSM National Health Secretary and National Congress to revisit and amend the statutes governing the acceptance of donated medicines, to allow for greater opportunities for assistance from non-profit organizations, charitable organizations and the distributors and manufacturers of pharmaceuticals.

12. Resolution No. 45-BOD-13 (pdf, 184KB)

Expressing the utmost sympathy and extending the sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late Honorable Senate President Lutu TS Fuimaono for his untimely passing.

13. Resolution No. 45-BOD-14, CD1 (pdf, 96KB)

Expressing sincere appreciation to the people of Pohnpei and the Pohnpei Legislature for hosting the 45th Board of Directors meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

14. Resolution No. 45-BOD-15, CD1 (pdf, 197KB)

Extending congratulations to the Members-Elect of the Hawaii State Legislature, and expressing appreciation for their continuing support of the programs and activities of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

44th Meeting, APIL Board of Directors

December 12, 2003

1. Resolution No. 44-BOD-01 (pdf, 205KB)

Respectfully requesting the 108th United States Congress to provide for a nonvoting Delegate in the House of Representatives to represent the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

2. Resolution No. 44-BOD-02 (pdf, 197KB)

Expressing the sincerest Dangkulu Ni Si Yu'us Ma'ase to the Larry Hillblom Foundation for its continued support of the programs int he Micronesia Region.

3. Resolution No. 44-BOD-05, CD1 (pdf, 147KB)

Requesting the assistance of the United States Department of Agriculture to the APIL member states with efforts to eradicate or control fruit flies and other pests and plant diseases that hinder trade in fresh agricultural products.

4. Resolution No. 44-BOD-06 (pdf, 139KB)

Encouraging and inviting the newly reorganized National Legislature, the "Nitijela" of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to rejoin the Association of Pacific Island LEgislatures as a permanent and an active member.

5. Resolution No. 44-BOD-07 (pdf, 130KB)

Expressing sincere appreciation to the Palau National Congress "OEK" for hosting the 44th Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

6. Resolution No. 44-BOD-08 (pdf, 165KB)

RELATIVE TO CONGRATULATING MS. LOURDES T. PANGELINAN ON HER RE-ELECTION AS THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY.

7. Resolution No. 44-BOD-09 (pdf, 305KB)

RELATIVE TO SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE OF GUAM AND THE EFFORTS OF THE GUAM WAR CLAIMS REVIEW COMMISSION AUTHORIZED BY U.S. PUBLIC LAW 107-333 BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ADDRESS WAR REPARATIONS FOR THE PEOPLE OF GUAM.

8. Resolution No. 44-BOD-10, CD1 (pdf, 219KB)

Relative to commending the region's Chief Executives on their consideration of regional recycling and encouraging them to take important steps in the establishment of a sustainable system.

9. Resolution No. 44-BOD-11, CD1 (pdf, 164KB)

Extending the sincere appreciation and gratitude of the Board of Directors of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the AYUDA Foundation for its recent work in providing much needed medicines, goods, water and other humanitarian assistance to the people of Yap in the aftermath of Typhoon Lupit.

10. Resolution No. 44-BOD-12 (pdf, 151KB)

Expressing the gratitude and heartfelt appreciation of the members of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures for the dedication and courage shown by Dr. Joesph Ehdlund in risking his life, personal property and well-being to personally assist the people of the State of Yap after Typhoon Lupit.

11. Resolution No. 44-BOD-13 (pdf, 107KB)

Thanking Papago International Resort, Senator Johnny Reklai, Palau Micronesia Air and Winchell's Doughnuts for hosting receptions for the members attending the 44th Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

41st Meeting, APIL Board of Directors

December 10-11, 2001

1. Resolution No. 41-BOD-01

Extending sincere appreciation to I Mina Bente Sais na Liheslaturan Guahan (the 26th Guam Legislature) for the hosting of the 41st Board of Directors meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

2. Resolution No. 41-BOD-03, CD1

Recommending that the General Assembly of APIL endorse the formation of the Rock Island Airlines in the REpublic of Palau to further meet the needs of the people of the Micronesian region.

3. Resolution No. 41-BOD-04, CD1

Recommending that the General Assembly of APIL invite the Rock Island Airlines to consider extending its service to the member entities of the APIL as well as to consider extending the invitation to the member entities to invest in the Rock Island Airlines as a regional air service provider.

4. Resolution No. 41-BOD-05, CD1

Requesting the General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to urge the United States Congress to fulfil its obligations by appropriating funds previously authorized for the Prior Service Trust Administration.

5. Resolution No. 41-BOD-06, CD2

Strongly urging the General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures, and its member jurisdictions, to support Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in securing adequate funding to ensure continuing public services to the citizens of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands and citizens of the FAS who in-migrate to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

40th Meeting, APIL Board of Directors

July 30-31, 2001

1. Resolution No. 40-BOD-01

Congratulating the athletes, parents, coaches, officials and support staff for making the 3rd FSM Games, held in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, a success.

2. Resolution No. 40-BOD-02

Congratulating the State of Yap for hosting a successful 3rd FSM games, held in Yap, Federated State of Micronesia.

3. Resolution No. 40-BOD-05, CD1

To encourage the United States to consider the devestating impact of global warming and its direct impact on the APIL representative region, and to create an investigating committee to study the adverse effects of global warming on the APIL representative region.

3. Resolution No. 40-BOD-06, CD1

Requesting the release by the United States of America of all documents to include those that have been de-classified relating to the levels of radiation fallout in the APIL representative region from 1946 to present.

39th Meeting, APIL Board of Directors

March 29-30, 2001

1. Resolution No. 39-BOD-01-CD1

Expressing thanks to the Government of Guam for providing office space for the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

2. Resolution No. 39-BOD-02, CD1

Congratulating the members of the I Mina Bente Sais na Liheslaturan Guahan upon their recent election and expressing appreciation for their continuing support of the programs and activities of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

3. Resolution No. 39-BOD-04, CD1

Extending congratulations to the elected members of the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) of the Republic of Palau, and expressing appreciation for their continuing support of the programs and activities of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

4. Resolution No. 39-BOD-05

Requesting APIL member governments to consider the need for the Micronesian Shipping Commission.

5. Resolution No. 39-BOD-06, CD1

Extending congratulations to the Honorable President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. and the Honorable Vice President Sandra Pierantozzi on their inauguration to the top executive posts in the government of the Republic of Palau, and expressing best wishes for their success in the continuing development of their country.

6. Resolution No. 39-BOD-07, CD1

Requesting APIL member governments to support the training and hiring of competent local citizens within both the public and private workforces, to promote a regional labor exchange in order to reduce the region's dependence upon foreign labor, and to restrict the importation of outside labor to those cases where no local worker can provide the necessary services.

7. Resolution No. 39-BOD-08

Requesting APIL member governments to increase efforts at regional cooperation in law enforcement.

8. Resolution No. 39-BOD-10

Extending sincere appreciation to the Pohnpei Legislature for the hosting of the 39th Board of Directors meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

9. Resolution No. 39-BOD-12, CD1

Requesting APIL member governments, when authorizing medical referrals which are either government paid and sponsored and/or covered by insurance, to maximize the use of regional medical personnel and facilities before making a medical referral outside of the region, and further requesting that each island member entity of the APIL upgrade their medical infrastructure to strengthen the medical services available within the region.

10. Resolution No. 39-BOD-13, CD1

Extending congratulations to the elected members of the Chuuk State Legislature, and expressing appreciation for their continuing support of the programs and activities of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

11. Resolution No. 39-BOD-14

Requesting APIL member governments to support the establishment of a regional student exchange program.

12. Resolution No. 39-BOD-16

Extending deepest and most sincere appreciation to the Ayuda Foundation and its staff, teams of volunteers, corporate donors and individual supporters for their unselfish commitment and assistance to the people of Micronesia, and extending a very special expression of appreciation to the owners, management and staff of Continental Micronesia, Inc. for their generous and continuing support to the Ayuda Foundation and its medical missions to the islands of Micronesia.

13. Resolution No. 39-BOD-17

Extending appreciation to the United States Government for the creation and implementation of the E-Rate Program for schools and libraries; respectfully requesting the U.S. Department of Education to place emphasis and priority on Micronesia in their decisions relative to the application and extension of the E-Rate Program; and requesting the non-U.S. affiliated APIL island governments to work closely with the United States Department of Education in a joint effort to establish a truly integrated system of telecommunications learning centers throughout the Pacific.

14. Resolution No. 39-BOD-18, CD1

Authorizing and directing the APIL Secretariat to follow up on resolutions adopted by the APIL Board of Directors and the APIL General Assembly.

15. Resolution No. 39-BOD-20, CD1

Expressing concern with the overall reduction of airline service to the island states/nations in the Pacific Island/Oceania region, and a call for each member state/nation of APIL to investigate the monopolistic environment within the airline industry.

37th Meeting, APIL Board of Directors

March 21-23, 2000

1. APIL Resolution No. 37-BOD-01

A Resolution requesting the Visitor Agencies of all APIL entities to commence promotions and marketing of Micronesia as a new destination to the cruise line industry.

2. APIL Resolution No. 37-BOD-02

A Resolution expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to His Excellency, President (Beretitenti) Teburoro Tito for his wise, gracious and inspiring opening remarks to the board of Directors and for the bountiful and delicious opening meal during the 37th Board of Directors' meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

3. APIL Resolution No. 37-BOD-03

A Resolution expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Honorable Speaker of Parliament of Kiribati, Mr. Tekiree Tamuera and Mrs. Tamuera for hosting the buffet dinner to say farewell to the Directors of the 37th Board of Directors' meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

4. APIL Resolution No. 37-BOD-04

A Resolution expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the Honorable Rino Nautonga, Member of Parliament and the Honorable Patrick Tatireta, Member of Parliament, Kiribati Directors to the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures for hosting the opening evening reception at the Cultural Center for the Board Members and staff at the 37th Board of Directors' meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

5. APIL Resolution No. 37-BOD-05

A Resolution expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the Republic of Kiribati, His Excellency, President (Beretitenti) Teburoro Tito and the Parliament of the Republic of Kiribati for the use of the beautifull Otintaai Hotel, its staff and facilities, and for hosting the 37th Board of Directors' meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures and for bringing the gracious hospitality of the Republic of Kiribati to all members and delegates.

6. APIL Resolution No. 37-BOD-06

A Resolution expressing the consensus of the APIL Board of Directors to continue to maintain the APIL Central Secretariat Office in Guam and to express sincerest gratitiude of the Board of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Guam and specifically to Senator Carlotta Leon Guerrero of Guam providing space and use of equipment at no charge to the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures as an example of strong dedication and support for our organization to be recognized and appreciated by all APIL members.

36th Meeting, APIL Board of Directors, Adopted Resolutions

1. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-01

Clarifying Resolution 18-GA-09, CD1 to authorize the Committee on Trade and Commerce to establish and promulgate guidelines for a Task Force on Regional Airlines Feasibility Studies by January 1, 2000 and requesting the Pacific Islands Development Bank to allocate $100,000 to fund a study on the feasibility of a regional air carrier.

2. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-02 Encouraging all APIL members to focus on providing education and vocational training for local citizens.

3. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-03Calling on the United States Government to provide to the APIL an updated status report on the destruction of nerve gas at Johnston Atoll and permit a follow-up site inspection by APIL.

4. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-05Expressing the deep and sincere condolences of the APIL members to the family of the Late Honorable Senate President Isidoro Rudimch of the Palau National Congress, "Olbiil Era Kelulau," and to the people of the Republic of Palau.

5. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-06Encouraging APIL members to pursue the implementation of erosion controls on all types of erosion and public education on the effects of human activities on land and coastal areas.

6. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-07Requesting the Government of Japan to assist the APIL member States in developing pearl farms in order to help these islands become exporters.

7. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-08 Encouraging the member States of APIL to ban the practice of cyanide fishing.

8. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-09 Reaffirming the APIL's absolute opposition to the dumping of nuclear waste in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.

9. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-10Encouraging all APIL members to pursue the development of trade and exports based upon renewable resources such as seaweed farming.

10. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-11 Congratulating the Honorable Leo Falcam on his election to the office of President of the Federated States of Micronesia.

11. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-12Congratulating the Honorable Redley Killion on his election to the office of Vice-President of the Federated States of Micronesia.

12. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-13 Requesting the APIL member States to establish a regional quarantine advisory council.

13. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-14Directing the Committee on Health and Environment to initiate the establishment of an APIL Health Insurance Management Council by sponsoring a conference and inviting the top management of various government health insurance programs to attend and explore the possibility of using a common management group to create leverage and obtain the best and most benefits to all enrollees in our region.

14. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-15Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the Kosrae Governor's Office, Kosrae Judiciary, SEMO, Black Micro Corporation, Bank of Hawaii, Bank of FSM, Federated States of Micronesia Development Bank and Micronesia Petroleum Corporation for contributing to the success of the 36th Board of Director's meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures and bringing the gracious hospitality of the State of Kosrae to all member and delegates.

15. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-16Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the Kosrae State Legislature for the use of its facilities for the 36th Board of Director's meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures and for bringing the gracious hospitality of the State of Kosrae to all member and delegates.

16. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-17 Encouraging APIL members to cooperate in the use of a single medical referral services in the Philippines.

17. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-18 Expressing sincerest condolences to the family of the late former Governor of Kosrae, the Honorable Moses T. Mackwelung.

18. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-19Encouraging the member entities of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures who have pledged to contribute $1,000,000.00 to the capitalization of the Pacific Islands Development Bank to pay in their full commitment to the bank in a prompt manner and to invite the Republic of Nauru and the Republic of Kiribati to join the Pacific Islands Development Bank.

19. APIL Resolution No. 36-BOD-20Requesting Continental Micronesia to maintain standard and consistent fares for the same or similar services throughout the pacific island nations, to reduce excess baggage charges to prior levels and to provide consistent and reliable cargo service rather than standby cargo service which is preclusive to export business of local produce and fresh goods.

35th Meeting, APIL Board of Directors, Adopted Resolutions

1. Resolution No. 35-BOD-01

"A Resolution expressing the sincerest gratitude of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures for the services provided to them in sponsorship of the First APIL Transportation Conference, held from March 11th-12th, 1999, at the Pacific Star Hotel, Island of Guam.

2. Resolution No. 35-BOD-03

"A Resolution to express a sincere heartfelt appreciation from the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the delegation of the Republic of Nauru for hosting the 35th Board of Directors Meeting."

34th Meeting, Board of Directors, Adopted Resolutions

1. Resolution No. 34-BOD-01

A Resolution requesting the Congress of the United States to continue full Pell Grant assistance for the students of the Freely Associated States.

2 Resolution No. 34-BOD-02

A Resolution to express heartfelt gratitude from the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the Republic of Nauru and the Sports Pacific Network (SPN) for their generosity and outstanding international television coverage of the Fourth Micronesian Games.

3. Resolution No. 34-BOD-03

A Resolution to express congratulations and best wishes to Abed and Paz Younis, the publishers of the Palau Horizon, Palau's new weekly newspaper..

4. Resolution No. 34-BOD-04

A Resolution to invite the Republic of Kiribati to join the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

5. Resolution No. 34-BOD-05

A Resolution to express heartfelt gratitude from the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the people and government of the Republic of Palau for hosting the Fourth Micronesian Games.

6. Resolution No. 34-BOD-06

A Resolution to recognize and express heartfelt gratitude to Mobil Oil Micronesia for its generous support of the Fourth Micronesian Games.

7. Resolution No. 34-BOD-07

A Resolution to respectfully request the Republic of Nauru and the Sports Pacific Network (SPN) to continue coverage of athletic events throughout the greater Pacific region.

33nd Meeting, Board of Directors, Adopted Resolutions

1.) Resolution No. 33-BOD-01
Relative to ammending # 5 of Article III of the APIL By-Laws by adding a new #(C), and amending Article V by adding a new # 8 clarifying the policy for reimbursement of expenses for APIL Directors and Officers.

27th General Assembly

1. Resolution No. 27-GA-01, CD2

Requesting the governments of the member states and territories of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to support the efforts against human trafficking by passing legislation in their respective jurisdictions; and further resolving that the APIL jurisdictions ratify or accede to the Optional Protocol on the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.

2. Resolution No. 27-GA-02

Expressing sincere appreciation to the Guam Legislature for hosting the 27th General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

3. Resolution No. 27-GA-03, CD2

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Bank of Guam; Continental Airlines; Matson Navigation Company; Pacific Islands Development Bank; Tan Holdings, Inc.; Seabridge, Inc.; MRM Trade; Mid-Pac; and Quality Distributors for supporting the 27th General Assembly.

4. Resolution No. 27-GA-04, CD1

Urgently requesting each of the APIL jurisdictions to promote the cultivation and encourage the consumption of locally produced foods; requesting the voting members of the National Association of Conservation Districts and relevant U.S. departments and agencies to assist the local entities in setting up mechanisms to facilitate the importation of food products from neighboring islands and in lifting the importation or other restrictions which currently impede this collaboration between the jurisdictions of the APIL; and further beseeching international organizations to help establish the mechanisms by which the islands of the Pacific can develop, enhance and exchange locally produced products in a mutual effort to limit the devastating effects of rapidly rising levels of inflation on the cost of essential food commodities throughout the Pacific.

5. Resolution No. 27-GA-05

Expressing the Strong Support for the 10th Festival of the Pacific Arts; Recognizing American Samoa as the Official Event Host; and Encouraging Full Participation in the Festival.

6. Resolution No. 27-GA-06

Relative to recognizing the numerous outstanding accomplishments and celebrating the life of the late Honorable Herminia Duenas Dierking, former Senator of the Guam Legislature and President of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures, and to extending sincere condolences to her family and the people of Guam.

7. Resolution No. 27-GA-07, CD1

Commending and congratulating Continental Micronesia on their 40th Anniversary as the premier air carrier for Micronesia and the Western Pacific and extending its sincerest gratitude for Continental Micronesia’s contribution to the peoples of the Western Pacific.

8. Resolution No. 27-GA-08, CD1

Expressing the strong support of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures with the position of the Legislature of American Samoa in its support for the United States Congress H.R. 5154 to amend the procedure for escalating the minimum hourly wage rate for American Samoa and for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and further resolving that if the provisions of H.R. 5154 are not approved by the United States Congress, APIL urges and supports an emergency supplemental appropriation by the United States Congress.

9. Resolution No. 27-GA-11, CD1

Expressing the strong support of the members of the Association of Pacific Island Legislature for the efforts of the island of Guam to pursue self-determination.

10. Resolution No. 27-GA-12, CD1

RELATIVE TO SUPPORTING A UNITED APPROACH TO THE INCREASED U.S. MILITARY BUILD-UP OF THE PACIFIC REGION, AND DEMANDING AN INCREASED DIALOGUE WITH THE AFFECTED ISLANDS AND THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF WORKING INFORMATION FROM THE MILITARY AND THE UNITED STATES; AND ESPECIALLY RESOLVING TO DEMAND AND ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AS TO ANY POTENTIAL OR CUMULATIVE IMPACT ON THE ECONOMIES, SOCIAL STRUCTURE, AND CULTURE OF EACH OF OUR ISLANDS FROM THE INCREASED MILITARY BUILD-UP OF THE REGION.

11. Resolution No. 26-GA-13, CD1

Relative to requesting the United States Congress to properly reimburse the governments of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the State of Hawaii their actual costs for services provided as a result of the Compacts of Free Association Acts, and to render individuals from the Freely Associated States as “Qualified Non-immigrants” residing in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the State of Hawaii, and to grant increased financial impact assistance for providing services to citizens of the Freely Associated States who reside in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the State of Hawaii under the respective Compacts of Free Association.

12. Resolution No. 27-GA-14, CD1

Relative to recognizing the need for establishing training opportunities leading to the attainment of certificates in the various construction skills, the employment of citizens of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) jurisdictions, and their participation in the Guam military build up.

12. Resolution No. 27-GA-16, CD1

Expressing the sincere gratitude of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the National Association of Conservation Districts and each of the voting states, territories, and commonwealths of that association for their support and vote to include the Territory of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Territory of American Samoa in the National Association of Conservation Districts.

26th General Assembly

26th GA Booklet

1. Res.26.GA01.CD1

Requesting the members of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to encourage and support the 'Micronesian Challenge' (a regional initiative) as Declared by the Chief Executives of the Governments of the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Governor of Guam and Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, while also strongly urging all the member jurisdictions of the Association of the Pacific Island Legislatures to confer their support of similar initiatives that are in place throughout the Pacific region.

2. Res.26.GA02.CD1

Requesting the APIL Committee on Economic Development to perform a feasibility study to establish a cooperative regional coconut products and by-products industry.

3. Res.26.GA03.CD1>

Encouraging and inviting American Samoa to become a member and shareholder of the Pacific Islands Development Bank.

4. Res.26.GA04.CD1

Calling on all APIL member entities to cooperate by collecting and sharing information and observations on ways to prevent and mitigate the effects of global warning of our atmosphere.

5. Res.26.GA05.pdf

Requesting the APIL Secretary to identify potential partners who can assist APIL jurisdictins make the transition to renewable energy sources.

6. Res.26.GA07.CD1

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Bank of Guam ; Continental Micronesia; Matson Navigation Company; Pacific Islands Development Bank; tan Holdings; Star Kist Samoa, Inc; COS Samoa Packing Company; GHC Reid & Co. Ltd.; REPAC and Micronesian Challenge for supporting the 26th General Assembly.

7. Res.26.GA08.CD1

Expressing sincere appreciation to the Legislature of American Samoa for hosting the 26th General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

8. Res.26.GA09.CD1

expressing sincere appreciation to the Unites States of America Secretary of Interior, Honorable Dirk Kempthorne, for visiting the islands and listening to our concernss.

9. Res.26.GA10

OPPOSING THE ENACTMENT BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE OF A BILL PROPOSING TO IMPOSE A FEE ON THE PROCESSING OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BECAUSE OF THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF THE FEE ON THE PEOPLE AND THE ECONOMY OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

10. Res.26.GA11

Urging the APIL jurisdictions to support all efforts, including the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), to curb the epidemic devastation from tobacco use throughout the Pacific region and the world.

11. Res.26.GA12.CD1

EXPRESSING THE STRONG SUPPORT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PACIFIC ISLAND LEGISLATURES AND JOINING THE EFFORTS OF AMERICAN SAMOA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANAS ISLANDS TO MIMIT THE ESCALATION OF THE MINIMUM WAGE STANDARD SET BY THE U.S. CONGRESS.

12. Res.26.GA13

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND THE RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT OF 1990 TO INCLUDE THE PEOPLE OF ALL THE ISLAND ENTITIES OF APIL, ONCE QUALIFIED AS 'DOWNWINDER' CLAIMANTS AND THAT THE APIL SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES THE APIL ISLAND MEMBER ENTITIES TO CONDUCT AND COLLECT DATA OF NUCLEAR FALLOUT IN THEIR OWN REGION.

25th General Assembly

1. Resolution No. 25-GA-1, CD1 (pdf, 122 KB)

Requesting the governments of the member states and territories of the Association of Pacific Island Legislature to come together, unify their efforts, and establish a task force to develop a regional fuel plan to reduce the price of fuel in the Pacific Island Region.

2. Resolution No. 25-GA-2 (pdf, 92 KB)

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Bank of Guam; Continental Airlines; Matson Navigation Company; Pacific Islands Development Bank; GTA; Tan Holdings; IT&E; Outrigger Hotels and Resorts and SolCom for supporting the 25th General Assembly.

3. Resolution No. 24-GA-3 (pdf, 85 KB)

Expressing sincere appreciation to the Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature for hosting the 25th General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

4. Resolution No. 25-GA-4 (pdf, 136 KB)

Expressing the Sincerest Appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Representative Helene H. Hale for her contribution to the APIL Organization.

5. Resolution No. 25-GA-5, CD1 (pdf, 106 KB)

Requesting the Executives of the APIL Member Governments to request the Pacific Island Development Program (PIDP) to research and recommend standards for exportable products and provide the report to the leadership of APIL in order for APIL to assist in the formation of Pacific Island Trade Associations to establish uniform standards for exportable products and promote the export businesses of the Pacific Island Region.

6. Resolution No. 25-GA-6, CD1 (pdf, 105 KB)

Requesting the members of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) to encourage and support the establishment of a network of interconnected Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) across island jurisdictions to promote, protect, and conserve the fragile and connected coral and marine ecosystems of Pacific Island Nations.

7. Resolution No. 25-GA-7, CD1 (pdf, 121 KB)

Requesting the Officers of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) to identify potential non-governmental organization partners to provide research and technical services for APIL and member legislatures to support goals of protecting the environment, managing our ocean resources, and defending public interest.

8. Resolution No. 25-GA-9 (pdf, 89 KB)

Expressing concern and asking for consideration by Continental Airline regarding recent changes in flight schedule to a number of APIL FSM member states and territories which adversely impacted the small and fragile economies of the states.

24th General Assembly

1. Resolution No. 24-GA-01, CD1 (pdf, 100 KB)

Requesting technical assistance from the Hawaii Oceanic Institute for the development of aquaculture industries in the APIL member nations.

2. Resolution No. 24-GA-02, CD1 (pdf, 149 KB)

Requesting that the Member island nations of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures review APIL Res. No. 23-GA-10, CD1 and report their findings to APIL at the Board of Directors meeting in December 2005, and requesting that APIL include the issue of renewable energy resources as one of the topics at the next General Assembly meeting in June 2006.

3. Resolution No. 24-GA-03, CD1 (pdf, 124 KB)

Expressing sincere appreciation to the Hawaii State Legislature for hosting the 24th General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

4. Resolution No. 24-GA-04, CD1 (pdf, 164 KB)

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Duty Free Shops; Bank of Guam; Mobil Oil Micronesia, Inc.; Continental Airlines; SSFM International; Matson Navigation Company; Pacific Islands Development Bank; First Hawaiian Bank; Bank of Hawaii; Outrigger Hotels and Resorts; Luen Thai Fishing Venture Ltd.; IT&E; Graphic Center, Inc.; Xerox; McDonald's Restaurants and Budget Rental for supporting the 24th General Assembly.

5. Resolution No. 24-GA-05 (pdf, 130 KB)

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the presenters at the first APIL Regional Health Council Conference and congratulating its newly elected Officers.

6. Resolution No. 24-GA-06 (pdf, 158 KB)

Commending the APIL Regional Health Council upon the occasion of its organization and endorsing the communiqu� of its first meeting.

7. Resolution No. 24-GA-07, CD1 (pdf, 190 KB)

Commending the Hawaii Job Corps for its excellent service to the islands of the APIL Pacific for over 40 years, expressing deep appreciation to the Corps for its continuing efforts to educate and train the youth of the APIL Pacific, and further requesting, if permitted by law, any unfilled slots or openings be filled by other APIL entities.

23rd General Assembly

1. Resolution No. 23-GA-01 (pdf, 230 KB)

Expressing the utmost sympathy and extending the sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late Senator Ambros T. Senda for his untimely passing.

2. Resolution No. 23-GA-02 (pdf, 131KB)

Offering the heartfelt condolences to the people of the United States of America and to the family of Ronald Reagan, as a result of the passing of Ronald Reagan, the fortieth President of the United States of America, at the age of 93.

3. Resolution No. 23-GA-03 (pdf, 149KB)

Expressing the Sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Bank of Guam; Mobil Oil Micronesia, Inc.; Continental Airlines; Duty Free Shops; Matson Navigation Company; Pacific Islands Development Bank; First Hawaiian Bank; Triple J; South Pacific Petroleum Corporation; Graphic Center, Inc.; Marianas Electronics & Solcom; Saipan Shipping Co. Inc.; Guam Shipyard; Ambros, Inc.; Mid-Pac Liquor Distributing Co.; Micronesian Brokers, Inc.; JOeten Motors; Asia-Pacific Brokers; Turtle Tours; Ambros Inc.; and MRM Trade for supporting the 23rd General Assembly.

4. Resolution No. 23-GA-04 (pdf, 88KB)

Expressing sincere appreciation to the Guam Legislature for the hosting of the 23rd General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

5. Resolution No. 23-GA-05, CD1 (pdf, 183KB)

Expressing sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to all the governments, corporations, businesses, foundations, as well as individual people from amongst the APIL family of territories, states, nations, the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, the Government and People of Guam, the Ayuda Foundation, and citizens of Yap residing in Guam, and various individuals for their swift outreach and response for urgently needed assistance which included monetary donations, food, clothing, and water during the aftermath of Typhoon Sudal.

6. Resolution No. 23-GA-07 (pdf, 125KB)

Relative to expressing gratitude and commendations to Co-Executive Directors Carlotta Leon Guerrero and Shannon Murphy of the Ayuda Foundation for their Assistance in facilitating the contributions of the people of Kosrae to aid in the recovery of the people of Yap from the ravages of Typhoon Sudal.

7. Resolution No. 23-GA-08, CD1 (pdf, 128KB)

Requesting and encouraging the Chief Executives of the governments of the Pacific Island states to enter into a Free Trade Agreement amongst APIL member entities and with the United States Government at the earliest possible opportunity, in order to support the recovery of the ailing economies of member states.

8. Resolution No. 23-GA-09 (pdf, 137KB)

RELATIVE TO SUPPORTING THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO ADDRESS WAR REPARATIONS.

9. Resolution No. 23-GA-10, CD1 (pdf, 162KB)

To requestion that the APIL Committee on Economic Development conduct a regional assessment that identifies the potential renewable or alternative energy sources of Member island nations.

10. Resolution No. 23-GA-12, CD1 (pdf, 94KB)

Respectfully requesting the government of the United States of America to ease some of its immigration restrictions on the island members of the APIL when entering Guam, CNMI, Hawaii, and the U.S. Mainland.

11. Resolution No. 23-GA-13, CD1 (pdf, 279KB)

Relative to supporting regional recycling and creating a regional Legislative working group to compile and research environmental initiatives.

12. Resolution No. 23-GA-14 (pdf, 126KB)

Expressing the Association of the Pacific Island Legislatures' unequivocal support to the 9th Festival of Pacific Arts, and commending the government of the Republic of Palau for hosting such an important and historic undertaking.

13. Resolution No. 23-GA-15 (pdf, 97KB)

Resolving that all island nations and territories of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures shall work together on a regional level to improve tourism and to promote cultural, social and economic development in the Pacific region.

14. Resolution No. 23-GA-16, CD1 (pdf, 142KB)

Request that the Federal Transportation Safety Administration eliminate the current requirements that all passengers in-transit exit the plane at every island stop, when the passenger will be traveling on the same aircraft to their final destination. The current requirements have been burdensome to the majority of the smaller islands with limited or no facilities to house in-transit passengers for their brief stopovers. Attempts to accommodate these in-transit passengers have proved financially burdensome to several of the islands.

15. Resolution No. 23-GA-17, CD1 (pdf, 191KB)

RELATIVE TO RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE ASSOCIATION OF PACIFIC ISLAND LEGISLATURES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CESSATION OF TOBACCO, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE RELATED SICKNESS & DEATHS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE TERRITORIES.

16. Resolution No. 23-GA-18, CD1 (pdf, 246KB)

Relative to supporting the cause of securing just compensation for victims of radiation exposure as a consequence of activities related to the U.S. Government's nuclear tests in Micronesia.

17. Resolution No. 23-GA-19, CD1 (pdf, 174KB)

Relative to respectfully recommending that the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures create a Regional Health Council to address strategies and plans to regionalize resources.

18. Resolution No. 23-GA-20 (pdf, 133KB)

To remind all APIL members of its commitment to the growth and existence of the Pacific Islands Development Bank (PIDB) and to request that the APIL Board of Directors prepare a report to inform members of the importance of meeting its monetary commitments to the PIDB.

19. Resolution No. 23-GA-21, CD1 (pdf, 96KB)

To request that Mobil Oil Micronesia expedite the installation of a jet fuel tank at the Tinian International Airport.

20. Resolution No. 23-GA-22, CD1 (pdf, 169KB)

Requesting the Departments of Public Health of the Governments of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to monitor, document, and report local outbreaks of the avian influenza, a.k.a. the bird flu.

22nd General Assembly

1. Resolution No. 22-GA-01 (pdf, 122KB)

Respectfully requesting that Worldspace Corporation consider extending its global satellite coverage area to include the nations of the Pacific region.

2. Resolution No. 22-GA-02 (pdf, 182KB)

Expressing sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of the late former Senator Angel Santos on his untimely passing from this life, and sharing in the grief of our brothers and sisters in spirit, the people of Guam, on the passage of one of their most beloved island sons.

3. Resolution No. 22-GA-03 (pdf, 588KB)

Relative to expressing the support of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures for H.R. 2522, "The Compact Impact Reconciliation Act," which seeks to amend the Organic Act of Guam; to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to reduce, release, or waive amounts owed by the Government of Guam to the United States to offset unreimbursed Compact Impact expenses; and to request the United States Congress to address the adverse impact on Guam as a result of the Compacts of Free Association.

4. Resolution No. 22-GA-04 (pdf, 149KB)

Requesting that Continental Micronesia consider the waiving of penalties or other similar charges that are normally charged to passengers for airline ticket changes for passengers and/or escorts who are traveling for medical reasons.

5. Resolution No. 22-GA-05 (pdf, 295KB)

Relative to recognizing and commending the American Pacific Nursing Leaders Council on its 25th Year and in support of APLNC's efforts to reduce the nursing shortage, improve nursing salaries, improve working conditions and address health professional issues and concerns in the Pacific region.

6. Resolution No. 22-GA-06 (pdf, 207KB)

Respectfully requesting the Philippine Government to consider revising the visa extension policies for visitors seeking medical services.

7. Resolution No. 22-GA-07 (pdf, 184KB)

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Mobil Oil Micronesia, Inc.; Continental Airlines; Asia-Pacific Brokers, Inc.; Tan Holdings; Matson Navigation Company; Bank of Guam; Pacific Islands Development Bank; Pacific Color Press; Island Business Systems & Supply; PC Outlet; Kosrae Nautilus Resort; Kosrae Village Resort; Kosrae Visitors Bureau; FSM Telecommunications Corporation and Bank of the Federated States of Microsnesia for supporting the 22nd General Assembly.

8. Resolution No. 22-GA-08 (pdf, 200KB)

Encouraging the passage of laws and the creation of programs that support and encourage the education, progress and equal rights of disabled citizens in the member states of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

9. Resolution No. 22-GA-09 (pdf, 480KB)

Strongly urging the President and the Congress of the United States to render individuals from the Freely Associated States eligible for federal food stamps, welfare, public housing, and other federal benefits as "Qualified Non-immigrants" residing in the United States, and to grant increased financial impact assistance for providing services to citizens of the Freely Associated States who reside in the State of Hawai'i under the respective Compacts of Free Association and any newly renegotiated Compacts.

10. Resolution No. 22-GA-10, CD1 (pdf, 204KB)

Congratulating His Excellency Joseph Urusemal, the President of the Federated States of Micronesia; His Excellency Redley Killion, the Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia; the Honorable Peter Christian, the Speaker of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia; the Honorable Robert Ruecho, the Governor of the State of Yap; the Honorable Joe Habuchmai, the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Yap; the Honorable Felix P. Camacho, the Governor of the Territory of Guam; the Honorable Kaleo Moylan, the Lieutenant-Governor of the Territory of Guam; the Honorable Linda Lingle, the Governor of the State of Hawai'i; the Honorable James Aiona, the Lieutenant-Governor of the State of Hawai'i; and the Honorable Vicente Pangelinan, the Speaker of the Guam Legislature on assuming their respective high offices.

11. Resolution No. 22-GA-11 (pdf, 101KB)

Encouraging the new Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to rejoin the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures as a permanent member.

12. Resolution No. 22-GA-14 (pdf, 123KB)

Expressing sincere appreciation to the Kosrae State Legislature for hosting the 22nd General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

13. Resolution No. 22-GA-15, CD1 (pdf, 144KB)

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the FSM Development Bank, the Kosrae State Governor's Office, the Kosrae State Judicial Branch and the Kosrae State Legislature for their generous contributions of the delicious meals served to the members of the 22nd General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures, held in the State of Kosrae, July 16-18, 2003.

14. Resolution No. 22-GA-16 (pdf, 126KB)

Requesting the APIL member jurisdictions in Micronesia that are served by Continental Airlines and other air carriers, to collect data on the exports and potential exports that leave, or could leave their jurisdictions by air.

21st General Assembly

1. Resolution No. 21-GA-01 (pdf, 71KB)

Urging the United States Congress to fulfill its obligations by appropriating funds previously authorized for the Prior Service Trust Administration.

2. Resolution No. 21-GA-02, CD1 (pdf, 66KB)

Recommending that the General Assembly of APIL endorse the formation of the Rock Island Airlines in the Republic of Palau to further meet the needs of the people of the Micronesian region.

3. Resolution No. 21-GA-03, CD1 (pdf, 126KB)

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Mobil Oil Micronesia, Inc.; Continental Airlines; Asia-Pacific Brokers, Inc.; Topsy�s Distributing Company; Micronesian Fishing Ventures, Inc.; Matson Navigation Company; M80 Office Systems; Palau International Coral Reef Center; Bank of Guam; Palau�s Foreign investment Board; Guam Shipyard; M.R.M. Trading Co.; Hawaii Pacific Medical Referrals; Outrigger Guam Resort; Independent Freight Services; Shimbros; Western Caroline Trading Company; Palasia Hotel; Palau Visitor�s Authority; Belau Tourist Association; Palau Chamber of Commerce; Happy Landing II Restaurant; Hokkons Baules; SureSave Mart; Surangel & Sons; Palau Community College; Selestino E. Otong; Deborah Toribiong and the President of the Republic of Palau for supporting the 21st General Assembly.

4. Resolution No. 21-GA-04 (pdf, 90KB)

Supporting Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in securing adequate funding to ensure continuing public services to the citizens of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands and citizens of the FAS who immigrate to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

5. Resolution No. 21-GA-05, CD1 (pdf, 64KB)

Expressing sincere appreciation to the Palau National Congress for the hosting of the 21st General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

6. Resolution No. 21-GA-06 (pdf, 87KB)

To support the selection of the Federated States of Micronesia as the host nation for the Permanent Secretariat of the Commission for the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean.

7. Resolution No. 21-GA-07, CD1 (pdf, 83KB)

Expressing appreciation to the Government of Japan for providing the Association of Pacific Island Legislature with presentation of the Government of Japan on conservation and management of migratory species such as tuna and whales to the 21st General Assembly and recognizing the importance of an ongoing dialog in the region to promote sustainable fisheries management.

8. Resolution No. 21-GA-08, CD1 (pdf, 81KB)

Encouraging the member jurisdictions of the APIL to give the necessary support to the work of Habitat for Humanity Micronesia, whose mission is to establish affiliates throughout Micronesia for the purpose of identifying families in need of housing and build affordable homes with them.

9. Resolution No. 21-GA-09, CD1 (pdf, 78KB)

Wishing the Board of Directors to explore the development of a library of information available solely to members that will include an internet accessible, current, electronic, searchable database of the members� law codes as well as selected other information.

10. Resolution No. 21-GA-11, CD1 (pdf, 71KB)

To request APIL member governments to forge close cooperation and share information on immigration, customs, finance, and public safety matters in the interest of strengthening homeland security in our region.

11. Resolution No. 21-GA-12, CD1 (pdf, 129KB)

To urge the United States Government to relax U.S. federal laws and regulations on quarantine restrictions and import tariffs so as to permit or facilitate the importation of fish, agricultural products, and manufactured goods from APIL member nations into the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Kwajelin Island, and Hawaii; to request the United States Department of Agriculture to assist APIL member nations with identifying and eradicating pests that create the need for such restrictions; and to request the United States Department of Agriculture to establish one inspection and fumigation facility in each of the Freely-Associated States.

12. Resolution No. 21-GA-14, CD1 (pdf, 85KB)

Requesting that the United States Small Business Administration consider making available again the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) to eligible businesses and individuals in the Pacific region.

13. Resolution No. 21-GA-15, CD1 (pdf, 71KB)

Respectfully encouraging Continental Micronesia to consider reducing their inter-island cargo rates for locally produced goods.

20th General Assembly

1. Resolution No. 20-GA-01

Expressing appreciation for the efforts of the Marine Resources Pacific Consortium (MAREPAC) and requesting MAREPAC to consider extending its membership and services to the Republic of Nauru and the Republic of Kiribati.

2. Resolution No. 20-GA-02

Requesting the World Health Organization to assist the islands of the Pacific in AIDS/HIV awareness, prevention, and enducation programs for the welfare of all the people of the Pacific Islands.

3. Resolution No. 20-GA-03, CD1

Encouraging the member jurisdictions of the APIL to host island fairs so that all the people of Micronesia may participate and enjoy the different cultures and traditions that make up the region known as Micronesia.

4. Resolution No. 20-GA-05, CD1

Respectfully requesting The Honorable George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, to promote the Head Start Program in all of the islands of the PAcific that are associated with the United States of America.

5. Resolution No. 20-GA-07

To collect all laws, reports, and other documents related to the environment of the Pacific Islands region and to establish therefrom a repository of research materials for the benefit of member States of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures, and any other persons interested in preserving the environment of the Pacific Islands region.

6. Resolution No. 20-GA-08

To request assistance from the United States military forces stationed in Micronesia in the event that emergency medical evacuations are required from the Micronesian islands.

7.Resolution No. 20-GA-09, CD1

Requesting the APIL member jurisdictions to study the potential advantages offered by the Universal Service Fund established by the United States' Telecommunications Act of 1996; and to report their findings and recommendations to the Association.

8. Resolution No. 20-GA-10, CD1

To request technical assistance and advisory services with respect to natural resources conservastion and management from the Marine Resources Pacific Consortium.

9. Resolution No. 20-GA-11

To establish a task force to investigate the current and future availability of emergency medical evacuations on commercial airlines serving the Pacific island region, and to recomment possible alternatives to relying on commercial airlines for emergency medical evacuation services.

10. Resolution No. 20-GA-12, CD1

To offer sincere sympathy to the government and people of the United States of America in the aftermath of the recent acts of terrorism, to offer condolences to the families and friends of the victims of this tragic event, and to express outrage over and condemnation of these acts of violence.

11. Resolution No. 20-GA-13, CD1

Requesting Aloha Airlines and Air Nauru and all other regional airlines to extend their air service to other Pacific regions that are not presently included in their current service routes, and to request the presence of representatives from these airlines at the next meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

12. Resolution No. 20-GA-14, CD1

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Mobil Oil Micronesia, Inc.; Asia-Pacific Brokers, Inc.; Ambros Art Studio, Inc.; Pacific Islands Development Bank; Bank of Guam; CSX Lines; Guam Shipyard; M.R.M. Trading Co.; Mid-Pac Distributing Co.; SolCom; Duty Free Shoppers (DFS) Guam; Air Nauru; FSM Line; Outrigger Guam Resort; MediaPlanning PLus; Dickerson & Quinn Ltd. and Independent Freight Services for supporting the 20th General Assembly.

13. Resolution No. 20-GA-15

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to Micronesia Fishin Venture, Inc. for its generous contribution of the delicious meal served to the 10th General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures on September 28, 2001.

14. Resolution No. 20-GA-16

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, and to the Pohnpei delegation to the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia, for their generous contribution of the delicious feast provided to the 20th General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures on the evening of September 28, 2001.

15. Resolution No. 20-GA-17

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the Marine Resources Pacific Consortium (MAREPAC) for its presentations to the General Assembly on September 27, 2001.

16. Resolution No. 20-GA-18

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the Conservation Society of Pohnpei for its presentation to the General Assembly on September 27, 2001.

17. Resolution No. 20-GA-19

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the Pohnpei Legislature for its support during the 20th Annual General Assembly.

18. Resolution No. 20-GA-20

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the AYUDA Foundation for its presentation to the General Assembly on September 28, 2001.

19th General Assembly

1. Resolution No. 19-GA-01, CD1

Requesting that the Government of the United States of America sustain or improve its current funding level under the Compact of Free Association to the Federated States of Micronesia and to the Republic of the Marshall Islands and to give favorable consideration to new and innovative means by which the United States Government can assist the people of Micronesia.

2. Resolution No. 19-GA-02, CD1

Commending the Ayuda Foundation for its excellent accomplishments in the area of health care for Micronesia; urging the Ayuda Foundation to embark on a new phase that will continue to enhance contributions to health care under its mandate; and requesting that the APIL seek professional assistance for long range plan development for the Foundation.

3. Resolution No. 19-GA-03

Amending Article II of the By-Laws of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures relative to Members of the Association.

4. Resolution No. 19-GA-05, CD1

Endorsing the principles of the International Treaty on the Banning of Landmines and encouraging APIL member jurisdictions to advocate the worldwide cessation of the use of landmines and to press for the removal and destruction of existing landmines.

5. Resolution No. 19-GA-06, CD1

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the President of the Republic of Palau and to the Palau National Congress (Olbiil Era Kelulau) for their support during the 38th Board of Directors Meeting and the 19th Annual General Assembly.

6. Resolution No. 19-GA-07, CD1

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to those businesses and organizations that supported the 19th Annual General Assembly.

7. Resolution No. 19-GA-08, CD1

Requesting each APIL member State to identify and to call for the removal of all unexploded ordnance remaining from World War II, and requesting the assistance of the governments of the United States and Japan in the identification and removal thereof.

8. Resolution No. 19-GA-09, CD1

Establishing a task force to investigate the feasibility of establishing alternative air transportation to serve Micronesia, including the establishment of a regional airline.

9. Resolution No. 19-GA-10, CD1

Recognizing the benefits provided to the Freely Associated State Members of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and encouraging the United States of America to meet its obligation to provide funding to cover the costs of these services (compact impact funding).

18th General Assembly

1. Resolution No. 18-GA-01

To respectfully request the United States Congress to recognize and grant a 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of waters surrounding the U.S. Territories of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

2. Resolution No. 18-GA-02, CD1

To respectfully request all member governments and central governments thereof of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to grant to citizens of and companies incorporated and doing business in APIL member countries liberal privileges and opportunities to engage in business, social and other economic endeavors within their territories.

3. Resolution No. 18-GA-03, CD1

To request the U.S. Department of the Interior and the United States Congress to grant Micronesian employees of the former Trust Territory Government (TTG) the same pay rates given to the TTG on the island of Saipan from January 9, 1978 onward.

4. Resolution No. 18-GA-05, CD1

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the Government of Guam and the Guam Organizing and Working Committees of Eleventh South Pacific Games.

5. Resolution No. 18-GA-07, CD1

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the Sports Pacific Network for its excellent and professional coverage of the South Pacific Games.

6. Resolution No. 18-GA-08

Expressing the sincerest appreciation of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to the Guam Legislature for the use of its facilities during the 18th Annual General Assembly.

7. Resolution No. 18-GA-09, CD1

Authorizing and directing the APIL Committee on Trade and Commerce to undertake a feasibility study on the matter of establishing a regional airline carrier.

8. Resolution No. 18-GA-12, CD1

Adding a new Article to the By-Laws of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures to provide for special conferences and events.

9. Resolution No. 18-GA-14

Resolving that the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures member jurisdictions give sound consideration and full respect to all Pacific Islanders in their adoption and implementation of immigration policies.

10. Resolution No. 18-GA-15

To officially welcome the Republic of Kiribati as the newest member to the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

11. Resolution No. 18-GA-16

To officially welcome the Republic of Nauru as a member of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

17th General Assembly

1. Resolution No. 17-GA-01

A Resolution relative to ensuring that all official Association of Pacific Island Legislatures' ("APIL") fundraising efforts be approved by the Treasurer of the APIL, and coordinated through the Central Secretariat.

2. Resolution No. 17-GA-05

A Resolution urging ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, which seeks to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, by all signatory nations.

3. Resolution No. 17-GA-06

A Resolution expressing the sincerest gratitude of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures for the services provided to them in sponsorship of the 33rd Board of Directors Meeting and 17th General Assembly on Tinian, CNMI.

4. Resolution No. 17-GA-07

A Resolution relative to inviting the services of international airline carriers, in addition to Continental Micronesia, to the territory of all APIL members.

5. Resolution No. 17-GA-08

A Resolution relative to expressing condolence to the family of the Late Honorable Dickson Sana, member of the Chuuk State House of Representatives.

6. Resolution No. 17-GA-10

A Resolution requesting the Department of the Interior, Office of Insular Affairs to work with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to address and solve any existing labor and immigration issues.

7. Resolution No. 17-GA-11

A Resolution relative to urging the Forum Fisheries Agency to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as a member of the Agency.

8. Resolution No. 17-GA-12

A Resolution relative to urging Continental Airlines to reaffirm its commitment to serving the APIL member states by continuing and re-instituting routes between and among the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Island of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the United States and Asia.

9. Resolution No. 17-GA-14

A Resolution to invite the Republic of Nauru to join the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures.

10. Resolution No. 17-GA-16

A Resolution relative to supporting the Island of Guam's quest for Commonwealth.

11. Resolution No. 17-GA-17

A Resolution requesting APIL members to urge their respective jurisdictions to enact enabling legislation authorizing the Pacific Islands Development Bank to operate in their respective banking systems.

12. Resolution No. 17-GA-18

A Resolution relative to supporting the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in its efforts to maintain independent control over immigration and minimum wage laws.

13. Resolution No. 17-GA-19

A Resolution relative to establishing a local and regional comprehensive plan of services for persons with disabilities.

14. Resolution No. 17-GA-20

A Resolution relative to urging APIL members to enforce and, when necessary, enact laws protecting intellectual property rights.

15. Resolution No. 17-GA-21

A Resolution relative to requesting the Committee on Trade and Commerce to research, evaluate and recommend to the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures a method for establishing a Harmonized shipping system within the region.

16. Resolution No. 17-GA-22

A Resolution relative to requesting the Congress of the United States to consider the continuation of full Pell Grant and associated program eligibility for the students of the Freely Associated States.

17. Resolution No. 17-GA-23

A Resolution relative to urging the United States Government to intensify its efforts to promote the economic development in the Freely Associated States.

18. Resolution No. 17-GA-24

A Resolution relative to urging the U.S. Congress to amend the U.S. Fisheries Conservation and Management Act; to urge Pacific region Nations to adopt the U.N. agreement conserving fishing resources; to urge harmonization of laws regulating fishing companies and to promote the development of fishing-related industries.

19. Resolution No. 17-GA-25

A Resolution relative to amending the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures' By-laws requiring the Committee Vice-Chairperson to perform the Chairs' duties when the Chairperson is unavailable.

33nd Meeting, Board of Directors, Adopted Resolutions

1.) Resolution No. 33-BOD-01

Relative to ammending # 5 of Article III of the APIL By-Laws by adding a new #(C), and amending Article V by adding a new # 8 clarifying the policy for reimbursement of expenses for APIL Directors and Officers.