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RESOLUTION N0. ~~~ g~
WHEREAS, Mr. Richard Tong, Recreation Assistant with the
Department of Parks and Recreation, retired on October 28, 1982,
culminating nearly thirty-seven years of government service; end
WHEREAS, during his esteemed tenure, this most accommodating
civil servant worked with the Hawaii Island United Fund, the Blood
Bank of Hawaii, the .swimming program, junior and biddy boxing, the
Morrie Monarch Festival, the International Festival, Aloha Week
and countless other volunteer activities all concerned with the
betterment of our island community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tong has been an active end effective member in
organizations as the Lincoln Wreckers Athletic Ciub, the Haili
Men's Volleyball Club, the U.S. Volleyball Association, the
Pacific Rim International Volleyball Association, the
Moku-O-Hawaii Canoe Racing Association and the Big Island Amateur
eoxing Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tong's patience and understanding will be missed
by all those who had the good fortune to work with him on his many
projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it congratulates and extends its best wishes to
Mr. Richard Tong and may good health be with him in his retirement
years so he can continue his voluntary activities.
8E IT FURTHER RESOLYED that a true copy of this Resolution, be
presented to Mr. Richard Tong.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 29th day of October, 1982.
RATIFIED: November 3, 1982