HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 311 Draft 01 1994-1996COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION N0. 3l~ 96
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO EARTH DAY
WHEREAS, the first Earth Day events of 1970, conceptualized by Senator
Gaylord Nelson and organized by Dennis Hayes, aze given credit for helping to create the
modern environmental movement and the eazliest environmental legislation; and
WHEREAS, Apri121, 1996, will be the 26th observance of Earth Day, an event now
recognized internationally; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Earth Day is "to increase awareness, responsibility and action
toward a clean, healthy future for all living things"; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day serves as reminder of the increasing stresses that are being
brought to bear on the global environment; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Earth Day creates support for environmental programs,
bringing together governments, organizations, businesses, and individuals to promote the
common good of a healthy environment and a sustainable future; and
WHEREAS, each year millions of individuals attend Earth Day Events with thousands of
volunteers participating in the events and projects; and
WHEREAS, the number of activities and events surrounding Earth Day have continued
to increase so that the observance of Earth Day now extends throughout the months of Mazch,
April, and May; and
WHEREAS, numerous events and clean-ups have been scheduled on the island of
Hawaii including the Earth Day Expo, Keep Hawaii Beautiful Day, Recycle Day, Malama
Manuka Park, the Mazch for Parks, the Earth Day Fair, Keiki Surf for the Earth, the Independent
Power Forum, and a Peace Garden Dedication.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it joins with the numerous organizations and individuals on the island of Hawaii in
observing, celebrating, and promoting April 21, 1996 as Earth Day in order to foster ecological
sensitivity and to promote community action targeted at improving our environment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it urges the citizens of the island of Hawaii to
participate in the activities and events scheduled on and around Earth Day and that it commends
the vazious organizations and individuals that have made these events and activities possible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii transmit copies of
this Resolution to Recycle Hawaii, Earth-Friendly Schools, Keep Hawaii Beautiful, Performing
& Fine Artists for Peace, Global Hope, U.H. Sea Grant Program, Youth for Environmental
Service, Hawaii Environmental Education Association, Protect Kohanaiki Ohana, Ka' u Outdoor
Circle, Greenpeace Foundation, and Ka'u High School Shout Program.
Dated: Hilo, Hawaii, this 17th day of
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