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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 153 Draft 02 1988-1992OFFICE INFORMATION ONLY Meeting: Action: A?arch 23, 1990 P.p~rove and adopt Res. No. 153-90, P,raft 2. Re: F.es. 153-90, Draft 3/HSP..C-n2 COUNTY OF HA1lV/~~t , r._.S"~ATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION No. (DRAFT 2) 153 90 WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (L&WCF) has had significant impact on our nation's outdoor recreation resources which have greatly contributed to the quality of life in this nation; and WHEREAS, recreation areas funded with L&WCF grants are protected in perpetuity by a provision of the L&WCF Act thus assuring a nationwide recreation legacy for the benefit of future generations; and WHEREAS, state and local governments have benefitted greatly from the L&WCF grants program by using these funds to acquire over 3 million acres and develop over 22,000 recreation facilities; and WHEREAS, the County of Hawaii has developed 14 parks with L&WCF grant assistance; and WHEREAS, the legislation enacting the L&WCF was signed 25 years ago on September 3, 1964 becoming effective on January 1, 1965; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it endorses the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Land and Water Conservation Fund and will support activities which positively contribute to this important occasion. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President and Congress be urged to provide continued funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii is directed to transmit copies of this resolution to the Honorable President George H. W. Bush, President of the United States; the Honorable Senator Daniel K. Inouye, United States Senator; the Honorable Senator Spark K. Matsunaga, United States Senator; the Honorable Daniel K. Akaka, United States Representative; the Honorable Patricia Saiki, United States Representative; Stanley T. Albright, Western Regional Director, United States Department of the Interior; and William W. Paty, Jr., Chairman, Board of Land and Natural Resources. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 23rd of March 1990. COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii INTRODUCED BY: C:UUNC:IL Ml;Mt3JR5, 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 March 23 . 1990 ATTEST: G/'~/ COUNTY LERK AIRMAN & PRESI ING OFFICER OF HAWAII ROLL CALL VOTF; AYES NOES ABS EX DOMINGO X HALE INOUYE KOKUBUN LAI MAKUAKANE RUDDLE SCHUTTE YAMASHIRO Reference HSPC-42 RESOLUTION NO. TJr~ 9O COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (L&WCF) has had significant impact on our nation's outdoor recreation resources which have greatly contributed to the quality of life in this nation; and WHEREAS, recreation areas funded with L&WCF grants are protected in perpetuity by a provision of the L&WCF Act thus assuring a nationwide recreation legacy for the benefit of future generations; and WHEREAS, state and local governments have benefitted greatly from the L&WCF grants program by using these funds to acquire over 3 million acres and develop over 22,000 recreation facilities; and WHEREAS, the County of Hawaii has developed 14 parks with L&WCF grant assistance; and WHEREAS, the legislation enacting the L&WCF was signed 25 years ago on September 3, 1964 becoming effective on January 1, 1965; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it endorses the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Land and Water Conservation Fund and will support activities which positively contribute to this important occasion. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii is directed to transmit copies of this resolution to Stanley T. Albright, Western Regional Director, United States Department of the Interior and William W. Paty, Jr., Chairman, Board of Land and Natural Resources. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this of INTRODIAED By: IL MEMBERS, 1990. OF HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii 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 ATTEST: ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES ABS EX DOMINGO HALE INOUYE KOKUBUN LAI MAKUAKANE RUDDLE SCHUTTE YAMASHIRO Reference C-1453/HSRC RESOLUTION NO. ?J~ ~~ COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER ]OHN A. WAGNER County Clerk OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Sheet Hilo, Hawaii 96710 March 28, 1990 Honorable President George H. W. Bush President of the United States The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Bush: ROBERT S. SHIOI! Deputy Caurcty Clerk HARRY A.TAKAHASHI Legislati ire Auditor For your information, enclosed is a copy of Resolution 153-90, Draft 2 which was adopted by the Council of the County of Hawaii on March 23, 1990. Sincerely yours, John A. WaL gner~ COUNTY CLERK Encl. Resolution 153-90 Similar letters also sent to: Honorable Senator Daniel K. Inouye Prince Kuhio Federal Bldg., Rm. 7325 Honolulu, Hawaii 96850 Honorable Senator Spark M. Matsunaga Prince Kuhio Federal Bldg., Rm. 3104 Honolulu, Hawaii 96850 Honorable Representative Daniel K. Akaka Prince Kuhio Federal Bldg., Rm. 5104 Honolulu, Hawaii 96850 Honorable Representative Patricia Saiki Prince Kuhio Federal Bldg., Rm. 4104 Honolulu, Hawaii 96850 U.S. Dept. of the Interior Mr. Stanley T. Albright, Regional Director Western Region National Park P.O. Box 36063 San Francisco, CA 94102 Board of Land & Natural Resources Mr. William W. Paty, Jr., Chairman State of Hawaii P.O. Box 621 Honolulu, HI 96809 REPORT OF THE ` COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND RECREATION DATE: PLACE: TIME: Chairman and Hawaii Count Hilo, Hawaii March 14, 1990 Councilroom 1:30 p.m. Members ~ Council 96720 Your Committee on Human Services and Recreation to which was referred Communication No. 1453 and Resolution No. 153-90, reports as follows: The purpose of Resolution No. 153-90 is to endorse the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (L&WCF) and to eztend support for activities which contribute positively to the occasion. Communic0,tion No. 1453 from Mr. George Yoshida, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation transmits Resolution No. 153-90 and a list of L&WCF grants for parks projects on the Biq Island and requests introduction of the resolution. Your Committee understands that $1,646,782 in L&WCF grant have been used to acquire and develop 14 parks in the County of Hawaii between 1967 and 1973. Your Committee finds that the Land and Water Conservation Fund has had a significant impact on the outdoor recreation resources which have contributed to the quality of life in the nation, the State of Hawaii and the County of Hawaii. Resolution No. 153-90, Draft 2 adds a "Be it further resolved" paragraph that urges the President and Congress to provide continued funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Draft 2 also adds the names of the President of the United States and Hawaii's Congressional delegation as recipients of the resolution. Your Committee concurred with the Chairwoman's recommendation to approve Resolution No. 153-90, amend it as Draft 2 and approve Resolution No. 153-90, Draft 2. Your Committee on Human Services and purpose of Resolution No. 153^90, Dr by the County Council. /, , cr K. LAI on is in accord with the recommends its adoption RWOMAN SCHUTTE, VICE CHR. ROBERT H. MAKUAKANE, MEMBER LA/TW . RUDDLE, MEMBER 42 HSRC REPORT No, ADOPTED: MAp ~ '~ X090 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 18, 1990 Dear Lir. Wagner: It was good of you to send President Bush the resolution adopted by your Council. He appreciates your forwarding this statement, and you may be sure that it has been fully noted. With the President's best wishes to you and the members of your Council, Sincerely, ~. Shirley M. Green Special Assistant to the President for Presidential Messages and Correspondence Mr. John A. Wagner County Clerk County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 ~'