HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 434 Draft 01 1988-1992RESOLUTION N0. 43'4 9Z
WHEREAS, Mr. Andres A. Baclig Sr., former director of
the Hawaii County Band, fondly known as "Music Man," as well as
"Professor," and "Maestro," passed away on March 5, 1992 at the
age of 92; and
WHEREAS, three days later Mr. Baclig's beloved wife
Lucille C. Baclig also passed away at the age of 7fi; and
IslandersEREaSdanceeband with MrrmBacligcasgbandleader and Mrs.
Baclig as vocalist, which became one of the most popular bands
on the Big Island; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baclig's music background began in the
Philippines where, as bandmaster, he conducted dance bands on
cruise ships in Hong K„ng, Japan, Panama and Canada; and
WHEREAS, since his arrival in Hawaii in 1926, Mr. Baclig
spent most of his life on the Big Island, where he was a
plantation band organizer and director, Filipino community
leader, businessman, educator, court and police interpreter,
Filipino radio language program personality and salesman; and
WHEREAS, during his 55 years as a Big Islander,
Mr. Baclig-was the recipient of many awards and honors among
which were the first recipient of the statewide Filipino
Council's "living treasure award," and for his 50 years of
contributions to Hawaii and the Big Island; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baclig's long and successful career
enriched the lives of numerous Big Islanders; and
WHEREAS, since their marriage in 1939
Mr. & Mrs. Baclig's music and contributions towards the
enrichment of our island's cultural life will long be
remembered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII that it takes this opportunity to acknowledge
their sincerest mahalo and appreciation for the many
contributions bestowed upon the residents of the Big Island by
Mr. .Andres A. Baclig Sr. and Mrs. Lucille C. Baclig and extends
its deepest sympathy and condolence to the Baclig family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the clerk of the County of
Hawaii transmit true pies of this resolution to M• Andy
Baclig, Jr., Reverend timothy Baclig, Ms. Arlene Ho; , and
Ms. Carol Bissen.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 15th day of April, 1992.
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