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COUNTY OF HAWAII {S1"ATEOF HAWAII
RESOLUTION N,O. '35 3it) 98 '
A RESOLUTION FOR.ACCEPTANCEOF A GIFT OF SEVEN (7)
AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS TO THE HAWAII COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM MR. AND MRS. EARL BAKKEN
WHEREAS, Earl and pons Bakken have indicated their wish to donate seven (7)
Lifepak 500 Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) manufactured by Physio-Control
Corporation, valued approximately in the amount of $24,500, to the County of Hawaii for
use by county fire department personnel stationed at Waikoloa,Laupahoehoe, Hawaiian
Paradise Park, Pahala, W8.iakea, Kaumana and Kaiulani stations, respectively; and
WHEREAS, studies have shown that cardiopulmonary failure is a leading cause
of sudden death and prompt use of portable 'defibrillators can more than double the
survival rate of cardiac arrest victims; and
WHEREAS, a medical/scientific statement issued by the American Heart '
Association and endorsed by the Board of Trustees of the Americari College of
Cardiology in 1997 stated .that "automatic extenial defibrillators that accurately analyze
cardiac rhythms and, if appropriate, advise/deliver an electric countershock. .. are widely
used by trained emergency personnel (EMT paramedics and first responders, such as
firefighters and police personnel)" ... and "have proved accurate and effective and have
become ,an essential link in the 'chain of survival' as defined by the American Heart
Association"; and
WHEREAS, deployment of this portable technology throughout the island of
Hawaii will greatly enhance the life-saving response capabilities of trained county
, personnel; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Earl Bakken and his wife, Doris Bakken, have made
extraordinary contributions to the establishment of the North Hawaii Community
Hospital and the Five Mountain Medical Community to enhance the health and well-
being of Hawaii County residents, and have richly contributed to Hawaii's strategic
leadershIp and reputation as America's "health state.",
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. . NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE COUNCIL OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII that the CountY of Hawaii accept the gift of seven (7) public
access defibrillators for disbursement ~o stations of the Hawaii County Fire Department,
and extends its heartfelt gratitude arid appreciation to Earl and Doris Bakken for their
thoughtful and generous contribution to the health and safety of the people of Hawaii
County. . . .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii transmit.
copies of this resolution to MayorStephen~. VaIIlashiro,Mr.Harry Takahashi of the
Department of Finance and Mr. Nelson Tsuji, Chief, lIawaiiCounty Fire Department.
Dated in Hilo, Hawaii,this~ day of
, 1998.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNTY COUNCil..
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
ROLL CALL VOTE
I 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
. AYES NOES ABS EX
ARAKAKI .
CHUNG
LEITHEAD-TODD
RAY
REYNOLDS
SANTANGELO ..
SMITH
. TYLER
YAGONG
ArrEST:
COUNTY CLERK
CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.
C-I072 .
353{~t98
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