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COUNTY OF HAWAII - TERRITORY OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. 63
WHEREAS, the hopes and aspirations of the people of Hawaii
for equal rights and privileges with all other citizens of the
United States have been realized by passage of the bill
admitting the State of Hawaii into the Union; and
WHEREAS, our Delegate to Congress John A. Burns fully
cognizant of these hopes and aspirations of the people of
Hawaii has unceasingly and devotedly worked for the ultimate
passage of the bill admitting the State of Hawaii into the
Union; and
WHEREAS, it is particularly appropriate that special
tribute be paid to Delegate to Congress John A. Burns for his
selfless, relentless and masterful efforts in effectuating the
attainment of this long-sought goal;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
in and for the County of Hawaii that the citizenry of the State
of Hawaii extend individually and collectively their gratitude
and appreciation for his endeavors on their behalf to attain
for them full and equal rights and privileges with all other
citizens of the United States by the granting of statehood to
Hawaii; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this
resolution be sent forthwith to the Honorable John A. Burns,
Delegate from Hawaii to the Congress of,the United States.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 18th day of March, 1959-
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
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