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RESOLUTION NO. "JS4 83
WHEREAS, the newly named Big Island Association of the Blind, a
chapter of the Hawaii Federation of the Blind and an affiliate of
the National Federation, has recommitted itself to achieving its
initial goals set in 1980, when it received its charter; and
WHEREAS, these worthy intentions were to promote federal, state
and county legislation which would be beneficial to the federations,
improve upon the publ'ic's attitude towards the blind and to provide
outlets for self-introspection and evaluation for the concerns of
the blind; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, the Big Island Association of the
Blind has secured improvements to the County Building, such as
raised numbers for the various departments, elevator buttons done in
braille, and the building directory with helpful directional arrows;
and
WHEREAS, the work and the continuing challenges attendant to the
concerns of the blind, will necessitate dedication from thee.
association's members, families, friends and support from the
public, to properly address and hopefully resolve these conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it commends the endeavors of the Big Island Association
of the Blind and wishes them success in their worthy pursuits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii is
instructed to transmit true copies of this resolution to its new
officers, namely, President Peter Araujo; Vice-President Dane Alani;
Secretary Ronald Chow, and Treasurer Judy Pavao, along with its
wishes for a meaningful tenure.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 5th day of October, 1983.
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