HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 014 Draft 01 1996-1998
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
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STATE OF HAWAII
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RESOLUTION NO.-14 97
WHEREAS, on January 20, 1997, the State of Hawaii will commemorate
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday as an official state holiday; and
WHEREAS, Hawaii recognizes and esteems Dr. King for championing
civil rights and for advancing interracial harmony among all people; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King's leadership in and dedication to defending
fundamental civil liberties and privileges have inspired us to reaffirm the
American ideals of freedom, justice, and opportunity for everyone; and
WHEREAS, the people and the Council of the County of Hawaii are
deeply pleased to join many others across our country in memorializing Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and in honoring this great American's vision
and work for peace for all.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
that we pay a most appreciative and thoughtful homage to the memory of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. and that we call upon the people of Hawaii County to
remember, embrace, and uphold his outstanding achievements in human rights
and civil liberties.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii
transmit copies of this Resolution to the Honorable Benjamin Cayetano,
Governor of the State of Hawaii; Mrs. Coretta Scott King; and the Honorable
Stephen Yamashiro, Mayor of the County of Hawaii.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this
day of January, 1997.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
ROLL CALL VOTE
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the
vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on
AYES NOES ABS EX
ARAKAKI
CHUNG I
LEITHEAD- TODD
RAY
REYNOLDS
SANTANGELO
SMITH
TYLER
YAGONG
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Reference
ATTEST:
COUNTY CLERK
CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.
14
97