HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 409 Draft 01 1972-1976 County of Hawaii—State of Hawaii
Resolution No. 409
WHEREAS, the late AKONI PULE had served with great
distinction in the Territorial and State House of Representatives
for more than 20 years, longer than any other House member;
and
WHEREAS, AKONI PULE has long been respected as one of
the most knowledgeable persons in Hawaiiana and as a dedicated
advocate for the preservation of Hawaiian culture; and
WHEREAS, AKONI PULE had made large and significant
contributions to the welfare of the people of Kohala as well
as all of the people of the State of Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, among his many contributions, AKONI PULE has
been considered in the forefront of the creation of the
Mahukona Highway between Kohala and Kawaihae, which gives
North Kohala ready access to the rest of Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, AKONI PULE has served with honor on various
community affairs, which are the Hawaiian Civic Club of Kohala,
the Kohala Community Association, the Parent-Teacher Associations
of Kohala High School and Halaula School, and the Boy Scouts
Committee of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints;
and
WHEREAS, the Council of the County of Hawaii strongly
feels that it is necessary to join with all of the people in
the County of Hawaii in bestowing a long-standing recognition
and honor on this erstwhile prominent citizen of Kohala for
his truly outstanding and unmatched contributions and service
to his community,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAII that it respectfully and strongly requests the
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Advisory Committee on Geographic Names to name the Kokoiki-
Mahukona-Kawaihae Highway on the Island of Hawaii the
"AKONI PULE HIGHWAY, "
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of
Hawaii be and is hereby directed to transmit copies of this
resolution to the Advisory Committee on Geographic Names;
Mr. Hideto Kono, Director, Department of Planning and Economic
Development, State of Hawaii; and Mr. E. Alvey Wright,
Director, Department of Transportation, State of Hawaii.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 21st day of May, 1975.
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Robert M. Yama./ Reference:
Ted T. Suzuki CHAIRMAN & PRESI,ING OFFICER
COUNTY CLERK M.B. No.
RESOLUTION NO. 409
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