HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 028 Draft 01 1994-1996COUNTY OF HAWAII' STATE OF HAWAII
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RESOLUTION N0.
(DRAFT 2)
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CORPORATION COUNSEL TO RECOVER DAMAGES
AS A RESULT OF THE MALICIOUS BURNING OF THE TEAHOUSE AT
LILIUOKALANI PARK
WHEREAS, the teahouse situated in Hilo's Queen Liliuokalani
Gardens was a gift to the Big Island in July of 1972 by the
400-year-old Urasenke Foundation of Kyoto, Japan, to provide a
cultural oasis for the dissemination of the art and practice of
tea; and
WHEREAS, the principles of the tea ceremony emphasize
harmony among people and between people and nature, and peace of
mind; and
WHEREAS, from the tea ceremony, many other aspects of the
Japanese culture have evolved, such as flower arranging,
calligraphy, garden design and etiquette; and
WHEREAS, on or about May 14, 1994, it appears that
responsible parties, acting without justification or excuse,
maliciously set fire to the teahouse at Liliuokalani Park which
facility and park are owned and operated by the County of Hawaii;
WHEREAS, the loss of the County of Hawaii and its taxpayers
is believed to aggregate at least $100,000;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Corporation Counsel
of the County of Hawaii is hereby directed and instructed to
initiate a civil action against the perpetrators of this wrongful
act and all others potentially responsible seeking to recoup and
recover the County's monetary damages.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the County of
Hawaii transmit a copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the
County of Hawaii and the Corporation Counsel of the County
of Hawaii.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 1st day of February 1995.
INTRODUCED
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
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Reference C-133/FC-24 _
RESOLUTION NO. `' ~' "J
(DRAFT 2)