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County of Hawaii
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2103 • Hilo,Hawai`i 96720
(808)961-8234 • Fax(808)961-8569
May 13, 2021
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Maile Medeiros David, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawai`i County Council
Hawai`i County Council
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Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 1,471
Re: Resolution Accepting Donation
Enclosed is a resolution accepting "Ho`omalule `Upena Kiloi", a bronze statue of a
mythological fisherman from local sculptor and craftsman Henry Bianchini. The statue,
valued at approximately $10,000, will be located at the recreational area commonly
known as "Isles".
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Maurice Messina, of the
Department of Parks and Recreation at 961-8542.
Deanna S. Sako
Director of Finance
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Comm. No. 11/01
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Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provide,Ref• Date MAY 1 8 2021
Form#: 11-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation DATE: 05/10/21
STAFF CONTACT: Brittany lyo PHONE: ext. 8561
A. REQUEST:
This is a request to submit an amended resolution to County Council for acceptance of a bronze sculpture
!; being donated by Mr. Henry Bianchini.
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B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS.AS NEEDED):
Henry Bianchini is a local sculptor and craftsman who sailed into Hilo Bay on August 21, 1969 on a 30self-
built trimaran, "Island Dancer." Henry Bianchint and his shipmate, James"Ow Olsen, witnessed the Mauna
Ulu eruption after 19 days at sea, which gave him a unique sense of place. Here it became possible to live
his dream of growing his family and his life in art. Henry Bianchini would like to donate"HO/OMALULE
'UPENA KILOI" (Metamorphosis of a Net Fisherman),.a cast bronze statue (Exhibit A) to the Department of
Parks and Recreation and to the Hawaiian host culture in honor of the diversity of our island. HO'OMALULE
'UPENA KILOI will be located at the recreational area commonly known as"isles." HO'OlVIALULE `UPENA
KILOI is valued at$10,000.
SIGNED: , DATE:
Department Head
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