HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 277 Draft 01 1980-1984RESOLUTION NO. 27782
WHEREAS, the 1981 annual National Association of Secretaries of
State (NASS) Meritorious Public Service Medal was conferred to
William H. Meinecke of Waiohinu, Ka'u by Lt. Governor Jean King on
December 4, 1981 at Haalehu School; and
WHEREAS, in announcing the award given to Meinecke, King stated,
"Uncle Bill at 93, has made a cumulative contribution to Hawaii both
in the course of his daily ongoing activities and in very special ways
which transcend any quantifiable measurement. Mahalo Williama, Keiki
O Ka Aina, true Kamaaina"; and
WHEREAS, although being of pure German extraction, "Uncle Bill"
speaks fluent Hawaiian -and is a translator of Hawaiian documents and
possesses historical background on which basis are used by the local
courts in settling the rights of ancient trail accesses, also he is
a resource person to students of Hawaiian language, history, and
culture; and
WHEREAS, "Williama" graduated from Normal School (Teachers College)
in 1909, was of the second graduating class of the University of Hawaii,
College of Agriculture in 1913, served as a teacher at Mid -Pacific
Institute and later served as vice-principal and business manager of
the Ncrmal School, also was the Assistant Treasurer of the Teachers
College in 1931 and retired as Assistant Treasurer of the University
of Hawaii in 1953. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL'OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it extends its congratulations to William H. (Uncle Bill/
Williama) Meinecke in receiving the 1981 National Association of
Secretaries of State Meritorious Public Service Medal by Lt. Governor
Jean King, and wish him many years of productive life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii
transmit a true copy of this resolution to William H. (Uncle Bill/
Williama) Meinecke.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 6th day of January , 1982.
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