HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 055 Draft 01 1980-1984RESOLUTION NO. 55 81
WHEREAS, the 4th Annual Nautilus International Triathlon,
which was held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on February 14, 1981, was
deemed to be a tremendous sporting extravaganza; and
TIHEREA.S, this gruelling triathlon, which included a 24 -mile
swim, a 11.2 -mile bicycle race and a 26.2 -mile marathon combined
into a single event, is considered to be the most demanding athletic
competition ever conceived; and
WHERIAS, the uniqueness and expansiveness of this endeavor
required planning and organizational talents to coordinate what
eventually turned out to be 326 athletes, 1,000 volunteer helpers
and over 7,000 spectators to its ultimate successful conclusion; and
WHEREAS it has been the consensus amongst the athletes, the
spectators and the people assisting in this premier endurance event,
that the 4th Annual Nautilus International Triathlon was skillfully
planned and professionally organized to the satisfaction and safety
of the many entities involved.
NO4I, TIiEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it would like to extend its congratulations and commenda-
tions to all of. those involved whose tremendous enthusiasm and energy
generated the Aloha Spirit which culminated in a most successful and
entertaining sporting extravaganza.
BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii be
instructed to remit a true copy of this resolution to Valerie Silk,
Race Director of the 4th Annual Nautilus International Triathlon,
along with the Hawaii County Council's best wishes for continued
successes in the future.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 4t
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