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Hilo, Hawaii 96720
August 10 , 1993
TO: SPENCER K. SCHUTTE, CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: JIM RATH
COUNCILMEMBER
RE : NAMING OF THE KONA GYM
Attached, please find my amendments to Bill 124 for your review
and consideration.
In addition, please find other background information from member
of the Hawaiian Community in Kona regarding the naming of the Kona
Gymnasium.
Thank you for your attention to this matter .
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COUNTY OF HAWAIIy STATE OF HAWAII
BILL NO. 124
(Draft 2)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE NAMING THE KONA GYM LOCATED AT KAILUA-KONA.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
SECTION 1. Findings and Purpose. The purpose ofjthis
ordinance is to name the new gym located at Kailua-Kona, pursuant
to Article 8 of Chapter 15 of the Hawaii County Code of 1983,
which establishes guidelines for the naming of countyiparks and
recreational facilities.
SECTION 2. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary,
the new gym at Kailua-Kona is hereby named Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.
SECTION 3 . Pursuant to Section 15-67(b) (5 ) , the following
information is provided:
When Kamehameha I died he left formal authority over the
kingdom divided between his son, Liholiho, who was to rule, and
his nephew, Kekuaokalani , who was designated as guardian of the
war god, Kukailimoku. When Liholiho ate with the female chiefs
and broke the kapu system, Kekuaokalani resisted the 'overthrow of
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the old ways . During the battle at- Kuamo ' o, Kekuaokalani led the
forces who fought to preserve the old ways and upkeep; the kapu
system. He was courageous throughout the battle. Although he
suffered a wound in the leg, he continued fighting until he
wassurrounded and shot in the chest . He died facing his enemies .
His wife, Manono, fought by his side and died in battle with him.
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He is remembered today for his loyalty to traditional Hawaiian
ways and for the love and support given to him by the
maka' ainana. In this the year of the 100th anniversary of the
Hawaiian kingdom' s overthrow, it is appropriate to honor
Kekuaokalani who remained true to his heritage and fought to
uphold the trust that Kamehameha had bestowed upon him.
SECTION 4 . In the event that any portion of this ordinance
is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other
parts of this ordinance.
SECTION 5 . This ordinance shall take effect upon its
approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCILMEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
Hilo, Hawaii
Date of Introduction:
Date of 1st Reading :
Date of. 2nd Reading:
Effective Date:
4111 -9-
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TO; COUNCILMAN KEOLA CHILDS
FROM: MOANA KUMA.
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AS A RESIDENT OF KONA I AM THRILLED TO SEE THE RESULTS OF YEARS OF WORK ON THE
NEW GYM LOCATED AT THE OLD KONA AIRPORT.-ALSO AS A RENT I WOULD LSE TO
SEE THAT THE GYM BE GIVEN A PROPER. NAME. ONE THAT OUR YOUTH AND ADULTS
ALIKE CAN APPRECIATE AND IDENTIFY WITH. ONE THAT WE CAN AS A COMMUNITY ALL BE
MOST PROUD OF. I WOULD LIKE TO HUMBLY SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING NAMES. ALONG
WITH EACH SUBMITI LE, I HAVE INCLUDED A CONCISE BACKGROUND OR MEANING.
1) ALAPA-THESE WERE A GROUP OF KAMEHAMEHA THE GREATS MOST ELITE WARRIORS,
SPECIALLY TRAINED IN ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS. THEY WERE HAND PICKED
AND CAREFULLY CHOSEN BY THE KING HIMSELF.
2} ALAPA'I NUI- THE HIGH CHIEF WHO RULED OVER THE ISLAND OF HAWAII DURING THE
TIME OF KAMEHAMEHAS BIRTH. ALL LINES OF NOBILITY CLAIM LINEAGE TO THIS KING.
3) KEKUAOKAIANI- DEFENDER OF THE OLD TRADITIONS, GW .L) AND TALENTED IN THE
AREAS OF SPORTS AND WARFARE.
4) KAMEHAMIIIIA EKAHI FOR KAMEHAMEHA THE GREAT. BEING AS HOW HIS STRONGHOLD
WAS IN KONA. AND NO LONGER CAN WE ASSOCIATE HIM WiT H A HOTEL
I HAVE SEVERAL OTHER NAMES IN MIND, BUT MY THOUGHTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: I WOULD
_ICE TO HAVE A NAME GIVEN TO THE GYM THAT WOULD ALLOW THAT Si FCTED NAME
TO LIVE ON IN OUR HISTORY INSTEAD OF BEING FORGOTTON. AND USED EVERY SINGLE
DAY BY COUNTLESS OF PEOPLE. BY DOING THIS I FEEL. WE WOULD BE PROMOTING IN ONE
MORE WAY THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND HISTORY. AND OUR CHILDREN NEED THIS.
THEY NEED HAWAIIAN ROLE MODELS THAT THEY CAN IDENTIFY WITH. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, OR WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK FURTHER ON THIS SUBSECT, PLEASE CALL ME AT
329-7787.
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KEKUAOKALAN S BEST REMEMBERED FOR PERFORMING A
MAJOR AND SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE HISTORY OF THE
HAWAIIAN PEOPLE DURING THE OVERTHROW OF THE
HAWAIIAN KAPU SYSTEM. KEKUAOK:ALANI WAS A NEPHEW
OF KAMEHAMEHA THE GREAT, HE WAS THE SON OF
KELI`IMAIKA`I, BROTHER TO KAMEHAMEHA AND BOTH HELD
RANKS OF HIGH KAPU IN THE SYSTEM. THEY TRAVELED
AND LIVED WITH THE COURT OF KAMEHAMEHA.
KEKUAOKALANI LED THE BATTLE OF KUAMO`Q IN WHICH
THE FORCES AGAINST THE KAPU SYSTEM WERE
VICTORIOUS. THESE FORCES INCLUDED KA`AHUMANU AND
MOST OF KAMEHAMEHA'S ARMY ALONG WITH MODERN
WEAPONRY. KEKUAOKALANI HAD THE SUPPORT OF THE
MAKA`AINANA AND ALONG WITH HIS WIFE MANONO, WHO
COURAGEOUSLY DIED FIGHTING BY HIS SIDE FOR THE
= ANCIENT RELIGION. THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST DECISIVE
EVENTS IN HAWAIIAN HISTORY, AND KEKUAOKALANI
MAINTAINED HIS LOYALTY TO THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE AND
THEIR WAY OF LIFE UP UNTIL HIS DEATH. HAD THE BATTLE
TAKEN PLACE UNDER MORE TRADITIONAL, HAND TO HAND
COMBAT, THE OUTCOME MAY WELL HAVE BEEN QUITE
DIFFERRENT FOR THE HAWAIIAN RACE.
KEKUAOKALANI WAS AN INDIVIDUAL GIFTED WITH
SUPERIOR STRENGTH, INTEGRITY AND STRONG
CONVICTIONS FOR HAWAIIAN TRADITION. HIS
CONTRIBUTION TO THE MEMORY OF WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE
• THE HAWAIIANS REALLY WERE IS EVIDENT IN MUCH
DOCUMENTATION REGARDING HIS MANY EXPLOITS. HE IS
SAID TO HAVE BEEN A MOST HANDSOME AND FINE
SPECIMEN OF A WARRIR AND A MAN, FOR EXAMPLE,
PLEASE REFER TO "FRAGMENTS OF HAWAIIAN HISTORY",
WRITTEN BY JOHN PAPA I`I.
BECAUSE OF THE ABOVE, ON BEHALF OF THE DAUGHTERS
OF HAWAII, I HUMBLY SUBMIT HIS NAME AS WHAT WE FEEL
- WOULD BE THE MOST SUITABLE AND PROPER NAME FOR
THE NEW GYMNASIUM LOCATED IN KAILUA SCHEDULED TO