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COUNTY OF HAWAII ^STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. 155 97
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 15-21, 1997, AS NATIONAL
POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK.
WHEREAS, the State Constitution recognizes the need to conserve and protect
Hawaii's natural beauty and all natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the County of Hawaii supports every citizen's right to a clean and
healthful environment; and
WHEREAS, pollution prevention reduces or eliminates pollutants or wastes at the
source; and
WHEREAS, pollution prevention provides opportunities to improve operating
efficiencies, reduces operating costs, and decreases environmental risk and liability; and
WHEREAS, pollution prevention results in local environmental protection and
increased economic competitiveness; and
WHEREAS, pollution prevention reduces health and safety risks to workers and
the general public; and
WHEREAS, pollution prevention improves employee morale, teamwork and
productivity; and
WHEREAS, pollution prevention serves as a tool for achieving sustainable
economic development; and
WHEREAS, National Pollution Prevention Week is being proclaimed in Counties
throughout the United States as the third week of September; and
WHEREAS, National Pollution Prevention Week provides a significant
opportunity for local government, businesses, community organizations, and residents to
work together to promote a safer environment and sustainable future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII that it recognizes September 15-21, 1997, as National Pollution
Prevention Week and the County of Hawaii does hereby encourage the community to
participate in local activities which prevent pollution and enhance Hawaii County's
natural beauty and resources.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk ofthe County of Hawaii transmit a
copy of this resolution to the Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro, Mayor County of Hawaii.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 17th
day of September
, 1997.
CO
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
HUo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the
vote indicated to the right hereof adopted b;f the COUNCIL of tbe
County of Hawaii on Septantier 17, 1997 .
ATTEST:
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COUNTY CLERK
'& PRESIDING OmCER
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ARAKAKI X
CHUNG X
LEIT~TODD X
RAY X
REYNOLDS X
SANTANGELO X
SMITH X
TYLER X
YAGONG X
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