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. . .' , of __ COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NOo~ (Draft 3) A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES' STATEMENT OF VALUES FOR THE COUNTY OF HAW AI'I WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has adopted a statement of values to guide its efforts in helping counties define and secure their own community vision; and WHEREAS, the statement of values reflects the fundamental concepts of sustainability and supports the principle that communities develop their own vision of a sustainable future; and WHEREAS, the members of the County Council of Hawai'i recognize that economic opportunity, environmental integrity, and societal equity are the three pillars of sustainability and the foundation upon which the county can build a better quality of life for its citizens; and WHEREAS, as locally-elected representatives, Council members have a significant responsibility to provide leadership that will seek community based solutions to strengthen the county; and WHEREAS, the Hawai'i County Council adopted resolution 188-97 which supports the development and implementation of public policies and planning strategies which promote sustainability throughout the County and State; and WHEREAS, the Preamble of the Constitution of the State of Hawai'i reserves unto the People "the right to control our destiny to nurture the integrity of our people and culture and to preserve the quality of life we desire"; and WHEREAS, the Constitution further mandates that, "for the benefit of present and future generations, the State and its political subdivisions shall conserve and protect Hawai'i's natural beauty and all natural resources, and shall promote the development and utilization of these resources in a manner consistent with their conservation and in furtherance of the self-sufficiency of the State." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HA W AI'I that, in conjunction with the National Association of Counties, the Council adopts the following values which promote sustainable communities: . Economic vitality is crucial to the health of every community;