HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PWIRC 052 02/05/2008 2006-2008 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
DATE: February 5, 2008 Re: Comm. No. 949/Res. 503-08
PLACE: Council Chambers
Ben Franklin Bldg., 2nd Floor
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
TIME: 9:15 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations, to which was referred
Communication 949, regarding Resolution 503-08, reports as follows:
Resolution 503-08, transmitted by Council Chair, Pete Hoffmann via Communication 949, dated
January 23, 2008 urges the Creation of a Japanese American World War II Veterans
Commemorative Stamp.
There was one comment from the public regarding this proposed resolution.
Council Chair Pete Hoffmann supports the idea of creating a Japanese American World War II
Veterans commemorative stamp, not only because they served as Japanese American fighting in
the United States Army in World War II, but also for enduring and suffering racial
discrimination at that time. Although it is sixty years after the fact, the commemorative stamp
will recognize their commitment and courage in serving their country despite facing racial
prejudices. Council Chair Hoffman added that commemorative stamps portray many
individuals, subjects and events; and recognition of a group of people who served the best ideals
in this country is long overdue. Council Chair Hoffman seeks approval of this proposed
resolution from his colleagues.
Council Member Bob Jacobson made a motion to delete the close filing of Communication 949
to this proposed resolution. This proposed amendment was introduced to allow
communications to remain attached to bills and resolutions as they move forward to be
discussed, considered and voted on by the Council. Deputy County Clerk Ken Goodenow
suggested further discussion and investigation on this matter, and possibly creating a procedural
process to address this housekeeping matter. This amendment to the main motion was duly
seconded and unanimously defeated.
Your committee members discussed and offered their personal views in support of the creation
of a Japanese American World War II Veterans Commemorative Stamp.
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Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations is in accord with the purpose
and intent of Resolution 503-08, and recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted,
FORD X
HIGA X COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
HOFFMANN X INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
IKEDA X
JACOBSON X
NAEOLE X BRENDA J. FORD, CHAIR
PILAGO X
YAGONG X PWIRCREPORTN0.52
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: FEB Z ~ 2009