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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. 25''7 CD 4
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2004 AS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
MONTH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII
WHERAS, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes provide people with opportunities
for successful resolution of their conflicts and a path to finding solutions that may not be available in a
court room or other litigious setting; and
WHEREAS, originating from the 1996 Citizens' Justice Conference, a consortium of dispute
resolution professionals and supporters from both the public and private sectors continue to come
together to enhance public awazeness of ADR and encourage active support of the use ofparty-driven
dispute resolution methods; and
WHEREAS, ADR processes provide an opportunity for parties to save costs, save time, preserve
relationships, enhance privacy, and give parties greater control over the process of resolving their
disputes; and
WHEREAS, the consortium adopted the theme "ADR It Works!" to expand public awareness of
ADR during ADR Month, and thereafter; and
WHEREAS, honorary Co-Chairpersons, Frank DeLima, an entertainer whose work celebrates
the diversity of Hawaii, and Olena Rubin, Miss Hawaii 2004 and former peer mediator at Kapaa High
School, exemplify by their good work the notion that collaborative processes can foster positive
continuing relationships; and
WHEREAS, both Chairpersons aze eager to encourage our community to celebrate collaborative
processes that include ADR in the resolution of disputes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it recognizes November as "Alternative Dispute Resolution Month" and supports the
efforts of the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution in helping mediate complex litigation, and
administrative and judicial disputes that effect the public interest or that involve agencies of state and
local governments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it acknowledge, congratulate and extend appreciation to
Frank DeLima, Olena Rubin, and the consortium for their outstanding effort in educating the public
about ADR and promoting peaceful problem solving among Hawai`i's people.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii is instructed to transmit
copies of this resolution to Donald Moon, Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court and Ms. Elizabeth
Kent, Director of the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Ms. Geraldine Hasegawa, East
Hawaii Representative of the Hawaii State Bar Association.
Dated at Hawaii this day of .2004.
IN O ED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, CO OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii Aves NOES ass Ex
Hilo, Hawaii ARAKAKI
CHUNG
1 hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by ELARIONOFF
The vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the HOLSCHUH
County of Hawaii on
JACOBSON
REYNOLDS
ATTEST: SAFARIK
TULANG
TYLER
Reference: C-827/Waived HS&EDC
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 25~ ~'4