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RESOLUTION NO.
STATE OF HAWAII
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A RESOLUTION URGING THE DESIGNATION OF MARCH AS YOUTH ART
MONTH IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AND SUPPORTING ACTIVATION OF ART
IN THE PARK ISLANDWIDE TO SHOWCASE YOUTH ARTWORK.
WHEREAS, creative and visual arts lead to a fuller, more meaningful and expressive
life; and
WHEREAS, the arts enable development of critical thinking, problem -solving skills,
imagination and creativity, and foster social cohesion and community -building through
promotion of cultural dialogue, understanding, and collaboration; and
WHEREAS, studies have shown that the arts are a vehicle for creative expression that is
linked to healing and greater wellness, helping people with depression, anxiety, or other mental
health issues, as well as reduces stress, promotes relaxation, encourages personal growth, and
increases life satisfaction; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis has further reinforced the critical need for more
creative avenues for youth and community to express themselves, process experiences, share
gratitude, and amplify important voices and messages; and
WHEREAS, the East Hawaii Cultural Center (EHCC) is an inclusive platform for the
expression of rich and complex cultural diversity and serves as a gathering place for the ever -
evolving creative inquiry and voices of community; and
WHEREAS, EHCC coordinates a Youth Art Series, an arts immersion experience for
Hawaii Island keiki, which empowers youth to submit artwork for the annual Young At Art
(YAA) Exhibition, a juried showcase that recognizes and celebrates the excellence, creativity,
and originality of youth throughout the island; and
WHEREAS, EHCC's 2021 YAA Exhibit theme is Comm Unity: Finding Togetherness in
Distance and offers youth an opportunity to create artwork inspired by the challenges and
experiences felt during COVID-19 and emphasizes collective connection through shared love of
art; and
WHEREAS, EHCC is instilling hope in community and igniting a love for the arts
through an Art in the Park activation, a collaboration with the Department of Parks and
Recreation to showcase keiki-made art flags in County parks around Hawai `i Island; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Roth proclaimed March as Youth Art Month in the County of
Hawaii, recognizing the value of the arts in bringing community together and uplifting youth
with creative experiences; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that the
County of Hawaii recognizes every March as Youth Art Month, supporting opportunities to
improve the well-being and holistic development of our youth through artistic experiences.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Hawaii supports activation of Art
in the Park and encourages Hawaii Island youth to participate and lend a visual voice to their
stories and hopes for the future.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Honorable Mitchell D. Roth, Mayor; Maurice C. Messina, Director, Department
Parks and Recreation; Douglass S. Adams, Director, Department of Research and Development;
and the East Hawaii Cultural Center.
Dated at Kona , Hawai`i, this 17th day of March , 2021 .
INT UCED BY
CO CIL MEMBE1Y,COUNTY OF HAWAII
CO IL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
OUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on March 179 2021
ATTEST:
2
ROLL CALL VOTE
Reference: C-133/PRPSC-15
RESOLUTION NO. 58 2 JL
AYES NOES
ABS EX
CHUNG
X
DAVID
X
INABA
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
LEE LOY
X
RICHARDS
X
VILLEGAS
X
8 0
1 0
Reference: C-133/PRPSC-15
RESOLUTION NO. 58 2 JL