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COUNTY OF HAWAII •_ STATE OF HAWAII
7TH OF•M'i
RESOLUTION NO. 67 11
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2011
"NATIONAL DRUG COURT MONTH."
WHEREAS, in an effort to educate communities, influence policymakers, and
celebrate the positive social impacts Drug Courts have had upon our nation's communities,
the National Association of Drug Court Professionals has declared the month of May, 2011
"National Drug Court Month, "; and
WHEREAS, under the theme "Drug Courts: A Proven Budget Solution," Drug Courts
are focusing their attention on the monumental societal and economic benefits of Drug Courts
at a time when local, state and federal budgets are being cut; and
WHEREAS, with over 200 graduations held and approximately 2,300 graduates
nationwide, the national Drug Court program has proven successful and is reflective of the
many lives saved, families reunited, and communities restored; and
WHEREAS, the Big Island Drug Court program was established in October 2002 and
has experienced similar successes to that of other Drug Courts throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, the Hawaii County Council congratulates and supports the profound
contributions of judges, prosecutors, probation officers, defense attorneys, treatment
providers, rehabilitation professionals, law enforcement personnel, researchers, educators,
national and community leaders, and many others who are dedicated to the Drug Court
program movement; and
WHEREAS, the Council Hawaii County Council stands in unity with the nation in
its fight against drug abuse in America; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it
recognizes the month of May, 2011 as "National Drug Court Month" and supports the efforts
of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals in increasing a nationwide awareness
of Drug Courts and its mission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii County Council acknowledges,
congratulates, and thanks all the practitioners and participants who have contributed to the
growing success of the Drug Court program.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall forward a copy of this
resolution to the Honorable Ronald T. Moon, Chief Justice, Hawai`i Supreme Court; the
Honorable Ronald Ibarra, Judge, Kona Third Circuit Court; the Honorable Greg Nakamura,
Judge, Hilo Third Circuit Court; West Huddleston, III, Chief Executive Officer, National
Association of Drug Court Professionals; and Warren Kitaoka, Drug Court Coordinator, Third
Circuit Court.
Dated at Kona , Hawai`i, this 4th day of May , 2011.
INT DUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBE' ■ '/UNTY OF HAWAI`I
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawai`i BLAS X
FORD X
1 hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by HOFFMANN X
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the IKEDA
County of Hawaii on May 4 , 2011 X
ONISHI X
PILAGO X
ATTEST: SMART X
YAGONG X
YOSHIMOTO X
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