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County of Hawaii - State of Hawaii
Resolution
WHEREAS, the "Alternative Program" is an academic program which
allows high school youths with special learning problems an
opportunity to earn a high school diploma which they may not
otherwise earn; and
WHEREAS, the student body government of Honokaa High School
recently recommended that the Alternative Program be adopted as a
permanent part of the State Department of Education curriculum based
on the significant improvement in the overall learning process for
all students at Honokaa High; and
WHEREAS, investment in education, particularly with respect to
earning a high school diploma, greatly enhances the probability for
securing jobs and realizing economic success.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it encourages the State Legislature to continue funding
the Alternative Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be sent to
Mr. William Waters, Big Island member of the Board of Education;
Dr. Donnis Thompson, Superintendent of the Department of Education;
Senator Malama Solomon; Representative Yoshito Takamine; and
Crawford Ono and Thomas Kaohimaunu, representatives of the Honokaa
High student body government, who spearheaded the drive to retain
the Alternative Program in Honokaa.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
4th day of January ~ 19g4.
INTRODUCED BY:
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COUN IL MElat$ER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to
the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County of Hawaii on
January 4, 19.84
ATTEST:
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COUNTY ER
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AIRMAN & RE IDING OFFICER
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES NOES
Dahlberg X
De Luz, III X
Domingo X
Fujii X
Hale x
Kawahara x
Lai x
Schulte X
Reference:
M.B. No.
RESOLUTION N0.
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