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IZ~SOLU'I'ION NO.
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONGRESSWOMAN PATSY T. MINK'S H.R. 1906
WHICH AUTHORIZES THE EXPANSION OF PU`UHONUA O HONAUNAU NATIONAL
HISTORICAL PARK BY UP TO 805 ACRES.
WHEREAS, Pu`uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, formerly known as the
City of Refuge National Historical Park, was authorized by an act of Congress on July 26, 1955
for the benefit and inspiration of the people; and
WHEREAS, the park was formally established in 1961 and all the lands within the park
are listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, the overall management goal for the historical park is for the resources to
accurately represent a slice of time ranging from pre-contact (circa 12th-13th century) to about
1930, when Ki`ilae Village was completely abandoned; and
WHEREAS, the objectives developed to meet that goal focus on preservation,
stabilization, and restoration of the park's cultural and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, a significant portion of the ancient Hawaiian village of Ki`ilae lies outside
of the current park's boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the proposed addition of 805 acres are located within the traditional land
divisions of Ki`ilae ahupua`a Kauleoli ahupua`a; and
WHEREAS, within the Ki`ilae ahupua`a and Kauleoli ahupua`a there are significant
historical, natural and cultural resources; and
WHEREAS, these lands include at least 800 cultural sites, structures, and features -
including at least 25 caves (or cave openings), many of which are refuge caves; a minimum of 10
heiau (temples); more than 20 platforms; 26 enclosures; over 40 burial features (or highly
probable burials); trails and trail remnants; a minimum of 6 residential compounds; a holua slide;
several canoe landing sites; a water well; numerous walls and remnants; and a wide range of
agricultural features; and
WHEREAS, the issue of ancient Native Hawaiian burial sites is a very sensitive issue in
Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, many descendants of the Ki`ilae villagers still live in the area and want to
make sure that the historical and archaeological sites and remains of their ancestors are treated
with respect and preserved; and
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes the need to preserve traditional Hawaiian gathering
rights and cultural practices; and
WHEREAS, the local community has voiced strong support for the incorporation of these
lands into Pu`uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it fully supports the efforts of Congresswoman Patsy T. Mink in her
congressional efforts through H.R. 1906 to authorize the addition of 805 acres to Pu`uhonua O
Honaunau National Historical Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk of the County of Hawaii is
directed to transmit copies of this resolution to the Honorable Patsy T. Mink and Neil
Abercrombie, United States House of Representatives; Senator Daniel K. Akaka and Senator
Daniel K. Inouye, United States Senate.
DATED: Hawaii this day of ,
INTRODUCED BY:
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OUNCIL MEM ,COUNTY OF HAWAII
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COUNCIL ~VIEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
COUnty Of Hawa1`1 AYES NOES ABS EX
H110, Hawai`1 ARAKAKI
CHUNG
I ?~ereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by ELARIONOFF
The vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the JACOBSON
County of I Iawai`i on
LEITHEAD-TODD
PISICCHIO
ATTEST: SAFARIK
TYLER
YAGONG
C-432/PW&IRC
Reference:
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN ~c PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.