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IaIESOLU'I'ION NO. U
(Draft 3 )
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 12tn_
13`n century) to about 1930, when Ki`ilae Village was completely abandoned; and
WHEREAS, the objectives developed to meet that goal focuses 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, in order to include the important cultural and natural resources
in the park, Congresswoman Patsy T. Mink has introduced H.R. 1906, which
authorizes the expansion of the Pu`uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
by up to 805 acres; and
WHEREAS, the additiona1805 acres proposed in H.R. 1906 are located
within the traditional land divisions of Ki`ilae ahupua`a and Kauleoli ahupua`a; 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 Council reaffirms and strongly supports the protection of all
traditional -and customary rights as mandated by Article 7, Hawaii State
Constitution; 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 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 Hawaii County Council urges the
National Park Service upon acquisition of the land to incorporate and preserve
traditional Hawaiian gathering rights and cultural practices in its stewardship of the
property.
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: Hilo ,Hawai`i this 19th day of December
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL M BER,/COUNTY OF HAWAII
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COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX
H1I0, Hawal`1 ARAKAKI X
CHUNG X
[ hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by ELARIONOFF X
The vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL, of the JACOBSON X
County of Hawaii on December 19 , 2001
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it i Reference: C-432.19/P-Council
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. o~ (Draft 3 )