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COUNTY OF HAWAPI STATE OF HAWAFI
RESOLUTION Q. 292 22
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING "MALAMA AKU INE: YEAR THE
MOTHER2022" IN THE COUNTY F HAWAPI.
WHEREAS, in Hawaii, makuahine can encompass all the female caretakers of the
family, including mothers, aunts, older female cousins, hanai mothers and even kumu and close
friends; and
WHEREAS,those who malama, care for, and nurture us, deserve the utmost support and
attention for their own emotional,physical and spiritual well-being, and
WHEREAS, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status, mothers
have always moved our society and the world forward and remained steadfast in their pursuit of
a better and brighter future for the next generation; and
WHEREAS, mothers have not traditionally been perceived as essential workers around
the world and are often undervalued, demeaned, unappreciated and unpaid; and
WHEREAS, mothers have been the most adversely affected by the COVID 19 pandemic
shouldering home, work, childcare, and teaching responsibilities while dealing with health
issues, a rise in domestic violence and massive unemployment; and
WHEREAS, the Hawaii County Committee on the Status of Women plans to lead a
series of events,programs, and activities recognizing Malama Makuahine: Year of the Mother
2022; and
WHEREAS, mothers, and the institution of motherhood, are so critical to society, they
are worthy of more than just one celebration a year; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it
recognizes Malama Makuahine: Year of the Mother 2022 and supports the Hawaii County
Committee on the Status of Women as they take the lead in establishing appropriate programs,
ceremonies, roundtables, and activities recognizing the role of mothers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all individuals are encouraged to partake in events
that celebrate Malama Makuahine: Year of the Mother 2022.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Honorable Mitchell D. Roth, Mayor and Mihaela Ryer, Chair of the Hawai`i
County Committee on the Status of Women.
Dated at Hilo , Hawai`i,this 5th day of January , 2022 •
INTRODUCED BY:
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UNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
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COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawaii CHUNG X
DAVID X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by INABA X
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
County of Hawai`i on January 5, 2022
KIERKIEWICZ X
KIMBALL X
. ATTEST: LEE LOY X
RICHARDS . X •
VILLEGAS X
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