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RESOLUTION NO. 357 82
WHEREAS, the PIOPIO BEARS ATHLETIC CLUB is celebrating
its 40th anniversary on April 24 at the Elks' Club; and
WHEREAS, the Piopio Bears from its inception served the
youngsters from this so-called disadvantaged Piopio Street
district, and is considered one of the oldest athletically -
oriented youth clubs in the Hilo area; and
WHEREAS, many of the present leaders were once greatly
involved as participants and players, raising necessary funds
to carry out the numerous programs, thereby perpetuating the
very life of the organization; and
WHEREAS, the main purpose then and now is to give as many
youngsters as possible a chance to take part in wholesome athletics,
to develop leadership and to become good citizens in the community;
and
WHEREAS, the Piopio Bears Club was instrumental in having the
County Council rename a road from Pauahi Street to the Wailoa
Visitor Center, Pi'opi'o Street, a street which was demolished
during the 1960 tsunami, thus leaving a legacy of the club's surname.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it extends its congratulations to the PIOPIO BEARS
ATHLETIC CLUB on the occasion of their 40th anniversary celebration
and wishes the participants in the Club much success in their future
undertaking towards serving the youths in this community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii
be instructed to remit a true copy of this Resolution to Ray Fornoff,
President of the PIOPIO BEARS ATHLETIC CLUB.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 5th day of May, 1982.
INTRODUCED BY:
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CO CIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI lb
Ratified: May 5, 1982
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