HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 604 Draft 01 1976-1980RESOLUTION NO-- GG -,4
WHEREAS, the 17th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival which was
held April 6 through 13th, was again acclaimed to he a tremedous
cultural and entertaining success as it showcased over five hundred
dancers and musicians and was viewed by thousands of spectators
during the entire eight-day festival; and
1,VHEREAS, this Hawaiian extravaganza honors the memory of the
last monarch, King David Laamea Kalakaua, who is credited for the
renaissance of Hawaiian culture through his revival of the ancient
dances, sports, chants, music and the documentation of historical
data; and
WHEREAS, the now prestigious meri-ie Monarch Festival features
the best dancers in the state vying for the coveted Miss Aloha
Hula title, plus the Hula Kahiko (ancient hula) and the Hula
Auwana (modern hula) competitions in both the male and female
divisions; and
WHEREAS, the current success of the Festival was not achieved
overnight, as it took hard work and dedication by many people in
our communities contributing their time, talent and effort towards
achieving the esteemed status it commands and deserves today; and
WHEREAS, it is common knowledge that among the many helpers
two people stand out as deserving of special recognition as it
was through their initiative, persistence and expertise that has
made the Merrie Monarch Festival the attraction it is today.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII that it now commends the Merrie Monarch Festival's
perennial chairperson Dorothy "Dot" Thompson and coordinator
George Naope for their outstanding contributions towards the
perpetuation of the Hawaiian culture and arts through the medium
of the hula and use of the Merri_e Monarch Festival as its center
stage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of
Hawaii is instructed to remit true copies of this resolution to
Dorothy "Dot" Thompson; George Naope; Mayor Herbert T. Matayoshi,
and Director of Parks and Recreation Milton Ilakoda.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 7th day of May, 1980.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, COUNTY qF HAWAII