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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. 207 13
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 2014 AS THE YEAR OF THE HAWAII-GROWN
ORCHID.
WHEREAS, the Hawai`i County General Plan, Section 7, Natural Beauty, states that one
of the goals is to "Maximize opportunities for present and future generations to appreciate and
enjoy natural and scenic beauty."; and
WHEREAS, the Hawai`i County General Plan explains that "The importance of natural
and scenic beauty and its true evaluation as an asset of public trust to be protected for future
generations remain with the people of this island. While public planning and regulation are
instrumental in achieving the goals set forth for this element, it is public awareness and interest
that will maintain the natural beauty of the island of Hawaii."; and
WHEREAS, the beauty of the Island of Hawai`i is considered by many to be its single
most important asset, and flowers are an important aspect of this beauty; and
WHEREAS, orchids are uniquely identified with the Island of Hawai`i (also known as
the "Orchid Isle") and, hence,promote our island's beauty and unique sense of identity; and
WHEREAS, the floral industry is a significant part of our island's economic engine; and
WHEREAS, the lei is emblematic of the State of Hawai`i, and many leis often consist of
orchids; and
WHEREAS, the orchids grown locally in Hawai`i are generally considered higher
quality and naturally fragrant as compared to imported varieties; and
WHEREAS, there are risks of invasive species associated with the importation of
orchids to Hawai`i; and
WHEREAS, emphasizing the special beauty and fragrance of Hawai`i-grown orchids
promotes the beauty and attractiveness of the Island of Hawai`i for our visitor industry; and
WHEREAS, according to studies by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Hawai`i
Department of Agriculture, Hawai`i farm sales of dendrobium orchid blooms dropped with the
overall economy from 29.3 million blooms in 2002 to 6.7 million in 2010; however, nationwide,
orchids are currently the fastest growing species of flowering plants second to poinsettias; and
WHEREAS, orchid societies established on both the East and West Side of Hawaii
Island have been involved in various efforts to support Hawai`i-grown orchids, which efforts
should be acknowledged and appreciated; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that
2014 be designated the year of the Hawai`i-grown orchid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Hawai`i, in partnership with
Hawai`i Island's orchid societies, create an orchid-themed calendar for the year 2014 that would
promote 12 varieties of orchids that are traditionally grown on this island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the calendar will promote one orchid per month
with a description of each orchid and that the County of Hawai`i, in partnership with Hawai`i
Island's orchid societies, in particular the Hilo Orchid Society, will help to promote each
month's Hawai`i-grown orchid throughout the year.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall forward copies of this
resolution the Honorable William P. Kenoi, Mayor, County of Hawaii; the Director of Research
and Development; the Hilo Orchid Society; the Kona Orchid Society; the Kona Daifukuji
Orchid Club; the Executive Director of the Hawai`i Island Chapter of the Hawai`i Visitor's and
Convention Bureau; the President of the Hawai`i Tourism Authority; the Chairperson of the
Hawai`i Department of Agriculture; the Director of the Hawai`i State Department of Business,
Economic Development and Tourism; and the Director of the College of Tropical Agriculture
and Human Resources at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo.
Dated at Hilo , Hawai`i, this 8th day of January , 2014.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL ME 1 BER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawai`i EOFF X
FORD X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by ILAGAN X
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the KANUHA
County of Hawaii on January 8, 2014 X
KERN X
ONISHI X
ATTEST: POINDEXTER X
S1/4.,06/1 WILLS X
YOSHIMOTO X
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Reference: C-498/GRIDC-5
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 20,7 13
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