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RESOLUTION N0. ~31_S3
WHEREAS, Mr. James Kealoha, 75, who compiled an outstanding
record in politics spanning four decades, passed away on August 24,
1983; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kealona's career in politics began in 1934 at age
25, when he was first elected to the Territorial blouse of
Representatives, and at age 30, served in the Territorial Senate,
making him the youngest person ever elected to that body; and
WHEREAS, in the 194U's and 1950's, Mr. Kealoha focused his
attention to Big Island elective office, winning three terms on the
County Board of Supervisors and six consecutive terms as the County
Chairman; and
WHEF.EAS, in 1959, Mr. Kealoha was elected as the State
Lieutenant Governor, and served in that capacity until 1962; and
WHEREAS, thanks to his astute statesmanship and commitment to
making Hawaii a better place to live, Big Islanders today are the
benefactors of many public projects which he initiated througout his
tenureship in public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, 6E I7 RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it expresses its deepest sympathy to the family of the
late James Kealoha, former Lieutenant Governor of the State of
Hawaii.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii
remit true copies of this Resolution to Mrs. Miulan Kealoha and
daughters Emma and Lillie.
Dated at Kona, Hawaii, this
7th day of
September 1983.
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INTRODUCED BY:
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