HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0666.021 2006-2008 Hawaiti County Clerk
counciltestimony~co.hawaii.hi.us
To: Hawaii County Council
The Honorable K. Angel Pilago, Chair
The Honorable Dominic Yagong, Vice-Chair
From: Laura C Schuster
Committee Date: Wednesday, Cktober 17, 2007
8:30 am
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
Subject: Support of Council Bill 176
Establishing a Hawaii Cotutty
Cultural Resources Commission
I am writing as a member of the I'reservarion'I'askforce group and as a community rrurrtber in
support of Council Bill 176, establishing a Hawai i County Cultural Resources Comavs~on.
I have been involved with preservation in Hawau since 1973, having worked for both state and
#ederal agencies and privaxe contracting firms that support the protection arxi preservation of all
culnrral resources from objects to buildings including landscapes. Each cultural resource type helps
co preserve a bit of the past for the present and futue generatiar,s.
I enwurage you to support this Bill that assists the state effort, not duplicate the work ac the State
level, but as a County effort, provide assistance at the local level for determining what is signifrcant
in the Couny of Hawau. This Bill will help to preserve and protect the significant pieces of history
for the future, it is imperative that the County of Hawaii take the position of leader in preserving our
resources. This BiU would help to move Hawaii C'.rnrnty iota that leadership role.. The Bill would
benefit trot only the resources, bra communities would be preserved, local history wouk be
preserved, and visitors and businesses would benefit from the preservation of our significazrt
resources and the interpretation of these resotvices.
Critical to the success of a Cultural Resource Commission would be to have responsible professional
local leaders as part of the com.++ision membership. Conaurently, to ensure the success of the
Cukunl Resources Commission adequate funding that supports a cultural resoucoe professional and
clerical staff is a prerequisite.
I support you in your effort to protect the irreplaceable historic and cultural resources of Hawaii
C.amty
Very tnily Yours,
Laura C Schuster
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