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local National Organization for Women chapter, and as president of both the local and state <br /> chapters of the American Association of University Women. <br /> Further, Ginny Aste has fought tirelessly to assure that Puna families have access to vital <br /> public facilities such as libraries and parks. When the Department of Education cut the Pahoa <br /> school librarian position, it reduced the library's hours of operation and consequently curtailed <br /> library access for those in the community. In response, Ginny helped to draft and circulate a <br /> petition that ultimately contributed to the release of state funds for a Puna regional library study. <br /> Finally, Ginny Aste worked with the Puna Friends of the Parks to conceive an idea for a <br /> skate board park in Pahoa, organize support for this proposal, collaborate with the youth of the <br /> community to design the facility, and write grants to finance this effort. The result of these <br /> endeavors was realized in 2009 when a new skate park was built within the Pahoa Neighborhood <br /> Facility. The skate park is now regularly used by residents and visitors alike. <br /> Ginny Aste has worked for much of her life to improve civil and human rights in Hawai`i <br /> as a community organizer and activist. This homegrown skate park, that now provides a much- <br /> needed recreational option in Pahoa, is a suitable symbol of the many contributions she has made <br /> towards improving the quality of life in her community. <br /> Therefore, pursuant to chapter 15, article 8, section 15-67 of the Hawai`i County Code <br /> 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), that establishes requirements for naming County parks and <br /> recreation facilities, in recognition of Ginny Aste's significant achievements in developing and <br /> contributing to programs that have improved the quality of life for persons residing in the <br /> community of Pahoa,the skate park at the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility is hereby named, the <br /> "Ginny Aste Skate Park," in her honor. <br /> SECTION 2. Chapter 15, article 8, section 15-68.1, Parks and recreational facility <br /> schedule, "PARKS" and "Puna" sections of the schedule, of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 <br /> (2016 Edition, as amended), is amended by adding a new listing to be inserted under"Pahoa <br /> Neighborhood Facility." This new listing, including the reference to "Pahoa Neighborhood <br /> Facility"will read as follows: <br /> "Pahoa Neighborhood Facility <br /> (1) Ginny Aste Skate Park" <br /> 2 <br />