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RESOLUTION NO. ~8~ ~~
WHEREAS, on September 8, 1983, a tour plane with ten people
aboard crash-landed into the ocean off the Keahole Airport in Kona,
Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, this unfortunate and hairy incident could have resulted
in a serious tragedy had it not been for good luck and a lot of
people helping in a successful life-saving mission; and
WHEREAS, the good fortunes that had major impact upon the rescue
efforts were (1) Candida, a charter fishing vessel was at the scene
within five minutes, picking up survivors and (2) the County fire
rescue personnel practicing nearby applied effective mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation which restored breathing to one of more seriously
injured passengers; and
WHEREAS, timely efforts, good luck and rescue expertise from
caring people can be credited to the happy conclusion to what could
have been a disastrous catastrophe; and
WHEREAS, while there were super efforts exerted by several
individuals directly involved in the mission, there were many others
performing or serving vital supportive roles which contributed to
the happy ending of this life endangering situation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it extends its commendation and appreciation to the
humanitarian and skillful actions of all of the people that
participated in a successful rescue mission which saved ten lives.
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I~ilc No.
ZI. ;3. No. ____.
NOV 21983
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii is
instructed to transmit true copies of this resolution to Captain
Dom Fagundes, crewmen Whit Hagerman and Mike Chaisson, of the vessel
Candida (Akamai Fishing Tours); and Hawaii County Firemen
Scott Susman, Don Ishii, and John DeMello along with the Council's
appreciation for a job well done.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 2nd day of November, 1983.
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INTRODUCED BY•
COU IL ME BER,.COUNTY OF HAWAII
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