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Form#: 11-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation DATE: 05/10/21 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Brittany lyo PHONE: ext. 8561 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> This is a request to submit an amended resolution to County Council for acceptance of a bronze sculpture <br /> !; being donated by Mr. Henry Bianchini. <br /> 11 <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS.AS NEEDED): <br /> Henry Bianchini is a local sculptor and craftsman who sailed into Hilo Bay on August 21, 1969 on a 30self- <br /> built trimaran, "Island Dancer." Henry Bianchint and his shipmate, James"Ow Olsen, witnessed the Mauna <br /> Ulu eruption after 19 days at sea, which gave him a unique sense of place. Here it became possible to live <br /> his dream of growing his family and his life in art. Henry Bianchini would like to donate"HO/OMALULE <br /> 'UPENA KILOI" (Metamorphosis of a Net Fisherman),.a cast bronze statue (Exhibit A) to the Department of <br /> Parks and Recreation and to the Hawaiian host culture in honor of the diversity of our island. HO'OMALULE <br /> 'UPENA KILOI will be located at the recreational area commonly known as"isles." HO'OlVIALULE `UPENA <br /> KILOI is valued at$10,000. <br /> SIGNED: , DATE: <br /> Department Head <br /> to/ <br />