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COUNTY OF HAWAII
STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO.~
(DRAFT 2)
A RESOLUTION HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ON HIS
BIRTHDAY
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream lives on in the hearts and spirits of
many Americans who have heard his moving plea, part of which is:
...I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American
Dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its
creed--we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.
I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, sons of former
slaves and sons of former slave-owners will be able to sit down together at the
table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day, even the state of Mississippi, a state
sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression,
will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.
I have a dream my four little children will one day live in a nation where
they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by content of their
character.. ..
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.
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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.
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
8th
day of January, 1997.
INTRODUCED BY:
CIL CHAIR, COUNTY OF HA WAIl
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
ROLL CALL VOTE
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COUNTY CLERK
AYES NOES ADS EX
ARAKAA'I X
CHUNG X
LEITHEAD- TODD X
RAY X
REYNOLDS v
SANTANGELO X
SMITH X
TYLER X
YAGONG X
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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 J B nUB ry 8, 1 9 9 7
ATTEST:
Reference C- 34.1
& PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. -.-l4
97 (DRAFT 2)