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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. 257 t)4
(Draft 2)
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2004 AS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
MONTH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII
WHEREAS, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes provide people with opportunities
for successful resolution of their conflicts and a path toward 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 awareness 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 and 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 are 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
HAWAI`[ that it recognizes November as "Altemative 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 affect 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 the Honorable Ronald T. Y. Moon, Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme
Court, Ms. Elizabeth Kent, Director of the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Ms. Geraldine
Hasegawa, East Hawaii Representative to the Hawaii State Bar Association.
Dated at Hilo ,Hawaii this 10th day of November , 2004.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER OUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii AYES NOES nlis Ex
Hilo, Hawaii ARAKAKI X
CHUNG X
1 hcrch~ certitl that the foregoing RF,SO1.lJ~I'lON was h.' EI,ARIONOFF X
The ~ ute indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCII, of the HOLSCHUFI
County of 1[a~~ai'i on NOVember 10, 2004 X
.IACnI3SON X
REYNOLDS X
ATTEST: SAI~'ARIK X
TULANG X
TYLER X
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