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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 014 Draft 01 1988-1992COUNTY OF HA1MA ~~ ~F.iS~ATE OF HAWAII ]. RESOLUTION No. 14 8 WHEREAS, on January 16, 1989, the State of Hawaii, together with most of the sovereign states of our great union, will commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as an official State holiday; and WHEREAS, in observing this holiday, Hawaii joins in recognizing the dedication of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to the causes of peace, social justice, economic well-being and inter-racial and inter-ethnic harmony among all people; and WHEREAS, because of Dr. King's efforts and countless others who have dedicated their lives to human rights, civil liberties, and economic justice, we have been able to reaffirm the American ideals of freedom, justice and opportunity for all; and WHEREAS, the Council of the County of Hawaii is happy to join in the observation of the birthdate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and honor this great American, his work, and the work of others like him. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that we pay great tribute and honor to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, and call upon the people of Hawaii County to remember his outstanding contribution to mankind in the name of 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 John Waihee, Governor of the State of Hawaii; Mrs. Loretta Scott King; the Honorable Bernard K. Akana, Mayor of the County of Hawaii; Dr. Donnis Thompson, Chairperson of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Advisory Committee; and to Mr. Earnest Morgan, Coordinator of the Hawaii County Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 4th COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right here Januaryy 4 e CO9 89 IL of the County of Hawaii on ATTEST: /~ /~ ` (~ ~'-' Reference ~OUNTY CLER CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. day of January 1989. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES ABS EX DOMINGO X HALE JITCHAKU-INOUYE KOKUBUN X LAI X MAKUAKANE X RUDDLE X SCHUTTE YAMASHIRO 0 Q i4 89 INTRODUCED BY: MQiIE K. W Vice Chairperson COUI~j`I-Y COLI1~[CIL County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 December 28, 1988 Mr. Russell S. Kokubun Council Chairman Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii Re: Resolution 14 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pursuant to Section 1 (d) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii, this written approval is submitted in regards to Resolution No. 14, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., waiviny said referral from the Committee on Human Services and Recreation in order that appropriate action can be taken by the Council. In reviewing the contents of the referral, it is deemed advisable that such waiver be granted for the timely consideration of this resolution. w., ~ ~w ' M rle K. Lai, Cha rperson ommittee on Human Services and Recreation PROVED: ussell S. Kokubun, CHAIRMAN HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COCU~TY COLI,'~CIL (.winlV nl f-man flm au Counn BmL1mK 2~ _1 uFuni Str; z[ f 61r. H.~u,m 9h 771) January 12, 1989 The Honorable John D. waihee Governor, State of Hawaii State Capitol Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 On behalf of the Council of the County of. Hawaii, it is my pleasure to transmit the attached Resolution No. 14-89. 1O8N A. WAGNEB John A. Flagner COUNTY CLERK Encl. Also sent to: Dr. Donnis Thompson 217 Prospect St., #A_-9 Honolulu, HI 96813 Nir. Earnest Morgan 179 Halai St. Hilo, HI 96720