HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 238 Draft 01 1998-2000COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. 238 00
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL AS "AG -TOURISM MONTH".
WHEREAS, agriculture and tourism are the two largest contributors to Hawaii County's economy; and
WHEREAS, beyond that, agriculture holds the foundation for much of this island's rich physical landscape,
history and culture; and
WHEREAS, Agriculture -Tourism offers a unique opportunity to weave visitors, as well as our residents not
involved with agriculture, together with those who are directly involved with the tropical agriculture industry (i.e. tropical
fruit, macadamia nut, coffee, vegetable and flower growers) or indirectly involved (i.e. Hawai`i-grown chefs, rural bed &
breakfast proprietors, farm tour operators, fresh market vendors, and landscapers); and
WHEREAS, "Ag -Tourism" can enhance the visitor experience, preserve the quality of life for residents, as well as
increase the economic sustainability of our agricultural industry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it hereby
designates the month of April as "AG -TOURISM MONTH" in recognition of the value that agriculture and tourism
represents to the Island of Hawaii.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to forward copies of this
resolution to Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, Department of Research and Development, and Kent Fleming, Ph.D.,
Chairman of the Kona Ag -Tourism Conference at c/o University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human
Resources, Kealakekua, Hawaii, 96750-0208.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 5th day of April , 2000.
INTRODUCED B
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
1 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 April 5, 2000
ATTEST:
7ICER
ROLL CALL VOTE
Reference: C-722
RESOLUTION NO. 238 00
AYES NOES
ABS EX
ARAKAKI
X
CHUNG
X
ELARIONOFF
X
JACOBSON
LEITHEAD-TODD
X
PISICCHIO
X
SMITH
X
TYLER
X
YAGONG
X
7 0
2 0
Reference: C-722
RESOLUTION NO. 238 00
AL KONISHI
County Clerk
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
County of Hawaii
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
April 14, 2000
Dr. Kent Fleming, Chairman
Ag -Tourism Conference
c/o University of Hawaii
College of Tropical Agriculture
and Human Resourses
Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750-0208
DONALDIKEDA
Deputy County Clerk
CONSTANCE R. KIRIU
Legislative Auditor
Enclosed is a copy of Resolution No. 238-00, which was adopted by the Council of the
Yalu, of Hawaii on April 5, 2000.
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County Clerk
County of Hawaii
AK/j a
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RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL AS "AG -TOURISM MONTH"
WHEREAS, agriculture and tourism are the two largest contributors to Hawaii County's
economy; and
WHEREAS, beyond that, agriculture holds the foundation for much of this island's rich
physical landscape, history and culture; and
WHEREAS, Agriculture -Tourism offers a unique opportunity to weave visitors, as well as our
residents not involved with agriculture, together with those who are directly involved with the tropical
agriculture industry (i.e. tropical fruit, macadamia nut, coffee, vegetable and flower growers) or
indirectly involved (i.e. Hawai`i-grown chefs, rural bed & breakfast proprietors, farm tour operators,
fresh market vendors, and landscapers); and
WHEREAS, "Ag -Tourism" can enhance the visitor experience, preserve the quality of life for
residents, as well as increase the economic sustainability of our agricultural industry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it hereby designates the month of April as "AG -TOURISM MONTH" in recognition of
the value that agriculture and tourism represents to the Island of Hawaii.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to forward copies of
this resolution to Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, Department of Research and Development, and Kent
Fleming, Ph.D., Chairman of the Kona Ag -Tourism Conference at c/o University of Hawaii, College
of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Kealakekua, Hawaii, 96750-0208.
County of 9lawai'i
Certificate No. 2807
this 5 th day of April 2000
Hilo, Hawaii
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Sp msonng Councihmember
_ Vf the Council
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County Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 238-00