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MICHAEL J. MATSUKAWA-' <br /> 75-167E Hualalai Road, No.~~'~ ~ ` ' ~ <br /> Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br /> December 15, 1997 <br /> County Council <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Re: Bill 162 (Hawaiian words and terms) <br /> Dear Council Members: <br /> I support Bill 162 and any other measure which will encourage the use of Hawaiian words <br /> and terms for streets, land divisions, developments and government publication. Within a <br /> generation or two, usage of Hawaiian land names will disappear unless a measure is in place to <br /> ensure that the traditional land names (which form the basis for all private and public land) will be <br /> forgotten. Also, the proper use of Hawaiian words and terms will also serve as a basis for public <br /> education on Hawaiian issues and, further, an opportunity for learning the rich cultural heritage of <br /> <br /> the islands. <br /> I recall a point taught in communication class that a person's name is one of the most <br /> <br /> important things to that person. Remember it, pronounce it correctly and spell it correctly. The <br /> same point applies to the usage of Hawaiian words and terms, especially since Hawaiian is an <br /> <br /> official language of the state. Thank you very much. <br /> Yo rs truly, <br /> Michael J. Matsukawa <br /> 567.0 8 <br /> ~cc <br /> leer, »a~ nF_C 1.7 t997 <br /> <br />