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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 472 Draft 01 1969-1972RESOLUTION NO. '17", WHEREAS, MR. RICHARD M. FRAZIER, a long-time resident and highly respected member of the Hamakua community, has retired as Manager of the Honokaa Sugar Company; and WHEREAS, his retirement on February 29, 1972, climaxes a distinguished career of more than 40 years of service in the sugar industry; and WHEREAS, during the more than 25 years that he was with Honokaa Sugar Company, MR. FRAZIER untiringly devoted himself to the formidable task of building the plantation into a productive and profitable operation which directly and indirectly supported the bulk of the northern Hamakua population; and WHEREAS, his sincere concern for the welfare of his fellow man led to his involvement in many community projects, foremost of which was the vital role he played in formulating the first community -initiated development plan of the Hamakua area; and WHEREAS, MR. FRAZIER's efforts in assisting with the exchange of prime plantation land for use as sites for public facilities and parks have dramatically set a precedent which is being incorporated by other rural plantation communities on the Big Island; and WHEREAS, through his demonstrative and influential conduct, he has encouraged many of his employees to become active leaders in the community, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it joins all Hamakuans in offering its congratulations and beat wishes to MR. RICHARD M. FRAZIER on his retirement and in wishing both MR. and MRS. FRAZIER its fondest aloha for a fruitful and productive life ahead; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be presented to MR. RICaAR;) M. FRAZIER on the night cf his parch 4th testimonial dinner in Honokaa. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this lst day of March, 1572. cHAIRH7w, COUNTY �J' I,` .1 �/d�