HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 467 Draft 01 1969-1972RESOLUTION NO. 467
WEI REAR, MRS. AKI SUWA, honored and beloved mother of
Representative Jack Suwa, passed away on February 5, 1-772; and
WUH ASAs, Mils. Alil SUY.A courageously left tine comfort and
security of her home in Niigata Ken, Japan, in 1899 to journey
to the foreign soil of Hawaii to begin life anew; and
WHEREAS, she labored arduously and constantly to overcome the
barriers of new languages and customs; and
WHEREAS, her excellence as a mother was shown by her acceptance
of the challenge to raise an outstanding son despite the death of
her husband more than 14 years agot and
WHEREAS, as an outstanding and long-time member of Taishoji
Sotc Mission, she ingrained in her son, Jack, the best teachings
of her native customs and those of her new way of life; and
WHER&AS, by instilling in her son, Jack, an admirable sense
of duty, honesty and loyalty to his family, friends and failew-
citizens, MRS. AKI SUWA was most successful in raising an outstanding
son who has contributed immeasurably to making our society a better
place in which to Live;
NOW, THEREFORE, 8E IT RESOLVdD BY THE ODUNOIL OF THL COUNTY 08
HAWAII that its deepest sorrow and condolence be expressed to
Representative Jack Suwa; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED tnat a copy of this resolution be
transmitted to Representative Jack Suwa.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii,
RESOLUTION NO. 467
wHER9AS, MRS. AKI SUWA, honored and beloved mother of
Representative Jack Suwa, passed away on February 5, 1172; and
wH4REAS, nERS. AKI SUWA courageously left the comfort and
security of her home in Niigata Ken, Japan, in 1899 to journey
to the foreign soil of Hawaii to begin life anew; and
WHEREAS, she labored arduously and constantly to overcome the
barriers of new languages and customs; and
WHEREAS, her excellence as a mother was shown by her acceptance
of the challenge to raise an outstanding son despite the death of
her husband more than 14 years ago; and
wsEREAS, as an outstanding and long-time member of Taishoji
Sotc Mission, she ingrained in her son, Jack, the best teachings
of her native customs and those of her new way of life; and
WHEREAS, by instilling in her son, Jack, an admirable sense
of duty, honesty and loyalty to his family, friends and fellow -
citizens, MRS. AKI SUWA was most successful in raising an outstanding
son who has contributed immeasurably to making our society a better
place in which tc live;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEID BY THE COUNCIL OF THF, COUNTY OF
HAWAII that its deenest sorrow and condolence be expressed to
Representative Jack Suwa; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
transmitted to Representative Jack Suwa.
Dated at Hilo, dawaii,
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