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COUNTY OF HAWA
SvrATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO.3 'j 3C) 98
(DRAFT 2)
A RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT OF SEVEN (7) .
AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL D~FIBRI~LATORS TO THE HAW AI'I COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM DR. AND MRS. 'EARL BAKKEN'
WH;EREAS, Earl and Doris 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 Hawai'i
for use by county fire department personnel stationed at Waikoloa, Laupahoehoe,'. .
Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pahala, Waiakea, Kaumana and Kaiulani stations, respectively;
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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 American College of
Cardiology in 1997 stated that."autbmatic external defibrillators that accurately analyze
cardiac rhythms and, if appropriate, advise/deliver an electric. countershock. .. are widely
used by trained emergency personnel (EMT paramedics arid first responders, such as ..'
firefighters and police personnel)" ...and "have proved accurate andetIective 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 isl~d of
Hawai'i 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 Hawai'i Community
Hospital and the Five Mountain Medical Community to enhance the health and well-
being of Hawai'i County residents, and have richly contributed to Hawai'i's strategic
leadership and reputation as America's "health state."
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NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I that the County of Hawai'i, accept the gift ofseven,(7) public
access defibrillators for disbursement to stations of the Hawai'i County Fire Departtnent,
and extends its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Earl ,and Doris Bakken for their
thoughtful and generous contribution to the health and safety of the people of Hawai'i
County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the CoUnty of Hawai'i
transmit a true copy of this resohition to Dr. Earl Bakken and Mrs. Doris Bakken, and
further transmit copies of this resolution to Mayo!: Stephen K. Yamashiro, Mr. Harry
Takahashi oftheDeparttnentofFinance and Mr. Nelson Tsuji, Chief, Hawai'i County
Fire Department.
bated inHilo, Hawai'i,thisI8thday of November
, 1998.
TY OF HAW AI'I
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COUNTY COUNCIL '
County of Hawaii
Hila, Hawaii
ROLL CALL VOTE
ATTEST: '
AYES NOES ABS EX
ARAKAKI X
CHUNG C'j L.:> x
LEITHEAD-TODD X
RAY X
REYNOLDS X ,
SANTANGELO X
SMITH X
TYLER " X ,
YAGONG X
(~t <0.;, ,'I) 0
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 Novenber 18, 1998
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COUNTY CLERK
Reference
C-I072.02
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CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO. 3 5 3 C: 98 (DRAFT 2)