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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 519 Draft 01 1988-1992Ala ~2 RESOLUTION N0. WHEREAS, Mr. William Reich, better known as "Bill Reich", a perennial activist and inveterate writer, died on Saturday, August 29, 1992 at the age of 92; and WHEREAS, Mr. Reich was an esteemed leader of our community, whose knowledge, involvement and interest in government, politics, agriculture, and economic development made him an invaluable resource to all who consulted him; and WHEREAS, Mr. Reich's background as an activist for peace and justice, a retired high school principal, labor organizer and news paper editor cultivated within him dynamic leadership skills which have left indelible impressions upon those who were fortunate to have been associated with him; and WHEREAS, since his arrival in Hawaii he was actively involved in the State Democratic Party, Peoples Fund, Conservation Council, Media Advisory Council, Silver Legislation on behalf of Hawaii's Senior Citizens, a recipient of the 1991 Hawaii County Outstanding Senior Citizens award, Shoreline Protection Committee, Malu Aina, Ka la hui and the Big Island Rainforest Action Group and initiated the Hawaii County Nuclear Free Zone Ordinance in 1981; and WHEREAS, Mr. Reich embodied the essence of a "public servant", never ceasing to give untiringly and unselfishly of his time and energy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it recognizes the outstanding contributions made by Mr. Reich in enhancing the quality of life for all the people of Hawaii County and that it extends its deepest sympathy and condolences to his daughter Ms. Mary Louise Henry, his grandson Mr. James G. Henry, his sister Ms. Lillian P1cClellan and the rest of his family. BE I'P FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii transmit true copies of this resolution to Ms. Mary Louise Henry, Mr. James G. Henry and Ms. Lillian [9cClellan. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 16th day of SPntPmbPr. 1992. BRIAN J. DE LIMA Councilman COUl~[`TY COLI1~jCIL County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hiln, Hawaii 96720 September 8, 1992 The Honorable Spencer Kalani Schutte Chairman, Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (~i '92 SEP 8 Hfl 1G 22 OFFICE awall RE: Resolution Regarding the Passing of William Reich 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. 519 , relating to the passing of William Reich waiving said referral from the Committee on Public Works 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. Robert H, Makuak ne, Chai ma- n -~` Committee on Public Works APPROVED: Spencer K. Schutte, Chairman Hawaii County Council RHM/ctd ROBIN J. YAHIKU County Clerk September 22, 1992 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 15 Aupuni Sheet Hilo, Hawaii %720 Ms. Mary Louise Henry 11360 S. West 44th Street Miami, FL 33165 ROBERT S. SH10/1 Deputy Cuunty Clerk HARRY A. TAKAHASH! Legislative Auditor On behalf of the Council of the County of Hawaii, I transmit the attached Resolution No. 519-92, with deepest sympathy. Robit7( J. Kak Att. Also sent to: Mr. James G. Henry 256 Calle LP Mirada Bonita, CA 93109 and Ms. Lillian McClellan Route 1 Box 68 9'Iahomhe, IL 96153