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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 719 Draft 01 1980-1984 0 RESOLUTION NO. 'sg~ ~a WHEREAS, the 6th Annual Macadamia Nut Harvest Festival is now being observed and will continue through August 21 in Honokaa, the Macadamia Nut Capital of the World; and WHEREAS, this well received social and recreational extravaganza has this year been appropriately themed the "Return of the Perfect Nut", has been growing in popularity as attested by the well attended festival events; and WHEREAS, for this year's programs such offerings as a Hamakua Grown Talent Show, the Market Day coordinated by the Honokaa Merchants Association, a cabaret show titled Hallellujah Hawaii, a parade coordinated by the Hamakua Jaycees, and a country fair formatted in the spirit of an "Oldtime Fourth of July; and WHEREAS, besides this array of attractions, for the sporting enthusiasts, there will be a men's slow-pitch and a senior citizen softball tournament; the unique Hawaiian Holiday Masters Golf Tournament; the 15 Kilometer Mac Nut Endurance Run, which will encompass a five kilometer Fun Run; and finally highlighted by the 18 mile Hawaiian Holiday Handicap Endurance Horse Race; and WHEREAS, the entire festival is intended to deservedly focus and acknowledge the important role that the macadamia nut industry has and is expected to play in the economic well-being of the Big Island. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it recognizes the sponsors' and the community's efforts in their nuturing of the annual macadamia nut festival into the success status it has now attained and wishes them continued good fortune. Res. No. 7~9 File No. ~d. B. No.._._. AUG 1 71983 llate: ____._....____..__.----~..._.... 0 0 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii is instructed to remit true copies of this resolution to the Macadamians, Inc., the Hawaiian Holiday Inc., and the Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Producer's Association. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 17th day of August, 1983. INTRODUCED BY: ~"..^"`f W I~ ~i~tirw ~r~,1 COUNCIL MEMBERS, COUNTY OF HAWAII