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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS <br /> DATE: February 5, 2008 Re: Comm. No. 949/Res. 503-08 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Ben Franklin Bldg., 2nd Floor <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> TIME: 9:15 a.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations, to which was referred <br /> Communication 949, regarding Resolution 503-08, reports as follows: <br /> Resolution 503-08, transmitted by Council Chair, Pete Hoffmann via Communication 949, dated <br /> January 23, 2008 urges the Creation of a Japanese American World War II Veterans <br /> Commemorative Stamp. <br /> There was one comment from the public regarding this proposed resolution. <br /> Council Chair Pete Hoffmann supports the idea of creating a Japanese American World War II <br /> Veterans commemorative stamp, not only because they served as Japanese American fighting in <br /> the United States Army in World War II, but also for enduring and suffering racial <br /> discrimination at that time. Although it is sixty years after the fact, the commemorative stamp <br /> will recognize their commitment and courage in serving their country despite facing racial <br /> <br /> prejudices. Council Chair Hoffman added that commemorative stamps portray many <br /> individuals, subjects and events; and recognition of a group of people who served the best ideals <br /> in this country is long overdue. Council Chair Hoffman seeks approval of this proposed <br /> resolution from his colleagues. <br /> Council Member Bob Jacobson made a motion to delete the close filing of Communication 949 <br /> <br /> to this proposed resolution. This proposed amendment was introduced to allow <br /> communications to remain attached to bills and resolutions as they move forward to be <br /> discussed, considered and voted on by the Council. Deputy County Clerk Ken Goodenow <br /> suggested further discussion and investigation on this matter, and possibly creating a procedural <br /> process to address this housekeeping matter. This amendment to the main motion was duly <br /> seconded and unanimously defeated. <br /> Your committee members discussed and offered their personal views in support of the creation <br /> of a Japanese American World War II Veterans Commemorative Stamp. <br /> <br />