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OFFICE INFORMATION ONLY
Meeting: May 29, 1974 (S CDC )
Action: Defer to next meeting.
Re: Res. 229 (Comm. 821)
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OFFICE INFORMATION ONLY
Meeting: June 10, 1974 (SC DC )
Action: Def er .
Re: Res. 229
OFFICE INFORMATION ONLY
Meeting: June 26, 1974 (S C DC )
Action: Defer until other parties involved (developers, land
owners) can be consulted.
Re: Res. 229
OFFICE INFORMATION ONLY
Meeting: August 14, 1974 (RTC)
Action: Defer
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Re: Res, 229/0-821, 821.1
County of Hawaii—State of Hawau
Resolution No. 229
WHEREAS, the 92nd Congress of the United States enacted
Public Law 92-346, "To authorize a study of the feasibility
and desirability of establishing a unit of the National Park
System in order to preserve and interpret the site of the
Honokohau National Historic Landmark in the State of Hawaii,
and for other purposes,"; and
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States,
finds the site of Honokohau National Historic Landmark in the
State of Hawaii encompasses unique and nationally significant
cultural, historical, and archaeological resources and believes
that it may be in the national interest for the United States
to preserve and interpret those resources for the education and
inspiration of present and future generations,"; and
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States,
further believes that it is appropriate that the preservation
and interpretation at that site be managed and performed by
native Hawaiians to the extent practical and that training
opportunities be provided such persons in management and inter-
pretation of those cultural, historical, and archaeological
resources,"; and
WHEREAS, the Hawaiian population has indicated over-
whelming and positive support in concurrence with the objectives
and proposals set forth through a series of eight (8) lengthy
and intensive Public Hearings held on the islands of Hawaii,
Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and Kauai; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 92-346 mandated that the Honokohau
Study Advisory Commission be established, composed of
fifteen (15) members, at least ten (10) of whom shall be native
Hawaiians, appointed by the Secretary of the Interior,"; and
WHEREAS, the Honokohau Study Advisory Commission, duly
appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, is comprised of
fifteen (15) knowledgeable citizens of the State of Hawaii,
including thirteen (13) Hawaiians and part -Hawaiians and an
outstanding authority on Hawaiian anthropology and archaeology;
and
WHEREAS, the conclusions of the Honokohau Advisory
Commission drawn from the expressions of the Hawaiian population
and others in the State of Hawaii at the aforementioned public
hearings and elsewhere, indicated that it is in the best interests
of the citizens of the County of Hawaii, the State of Hawaii,
and the United States of America that these qualities of cultural,
historical, and archaeological significance be preserved and
interpreted for the education, enjoyment, and inspiration of
present and future generations; and
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WHEREAS, the first draft of the proposals presented to
the Director and Staff of the National Park Service, and the
Secretary of the Interior has received their full support and
encouragement; and
WHEREAS, the National Bicentennial Administration in
Washington, D. C. is considering the establishment of
Honokohau National Cultural Park as a bonafide activity of
the 1976 Bicentennial celebration; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of this cultural park is
consistent with the aims and objectives regarding the
preservation and perpetuation of historical sites as set
forth in the provisions of the Hawaii County General Plan; an(J-,
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WHEREAS, these proposals and objectives of the
Honokohau study has been reviewed and approved by the State
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs at a convention held in
February 1974,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hawaii County
Council supports and encourages the establishment of a
Honokohau Cultural Park as a unit of the National Park
Systems at the site of the Honokohau National Historic
Landmark and requests the State of Hawaii, the National Park
Service and the Department of the Interior to assist and
implement the actions necessary to create and establish the
Honokohau Cultural Park as proposed by the Honokohau Study
Advisory Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution
be transmitted to the Governor of the State of Hawaii,
President of the Hawaii State Senate, Speaker of the Hawaii
State House of Representatives, the Department of Land and
Natural Resources, the University of Hawaii Department of
Anthropology, the Hawaiian Foundation of Culture and the
Arts, the Bishop Museum, the State Bicentennial Commission,
the United States Department of the Interior, the Hawaii
State Congressional Delegation, the State Association of
Hawaiian Civic Clubs, and the Hawaiian Civic Club of Kona.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this
INTRODUCED BY:
day of May, 1974.
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION wag by the vote indicated to
the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County of Hawaii on,
ATTEST
Tadashi Suzuki Robert M. Yamada
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER
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