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