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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 661 Draft 01 1980-1984 O Q RESOLUTION N0. ~~~ ~~ WHEREAS, the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce completed another successful year with the installation of its new officers and directors on Saturday, June 25, 1983; and WHEREAS, for the past year, this respected organization of business leaders of our.., community has ,been led by Mr. Walt Southward, a long time civic minded individual; and WHEREAS, under his guidance, the Chamber became forthright, articulate and consequently more effective in stating the views and concerns of the business community; and WHEREAS, this "high profile" posture of the Chamber resulted from the recent losses of several major businesses and other potentially adverse actions or situations detrimental to the economic well-being of this Big Island. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it commends Mr. Walt Southward, for under his determined and effective leadership the Chamber was able to focus on a timely basis the concerns of the business community for the purposes of information, deliberation and hopefully a successful resolve. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii is instructed to transmit a true copy of this resolution to Mr. Walt Southward, past president and Mr. Richard West in-coming president of the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, with the Council's wishes for continued communication and participation in helping to make our community a better place to live. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 6th day of July, 1983. 1'.es. No. ~6 ~ File No. ri'i. B. No. Date. ~._JUL__6 1983