HomeMy WebLinkAboutBIL 124 Draft 01 1992-1994 COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
BILL NO. 124
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE NAMING THE KONA GYM LOCATED AT KAILUA-KONA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII :
SECTION 1. Findings and Purpose. The purpose of this
ordinance is to name the new gym located at Kailua-Kona, pursuant
to Article 8 of Chapter 15 of the Hawaii County Code of 1983 ,
which establishes guidelines for the naming of county parks and
recreational facilities.
SECTION 2 . Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary,
the new gym at Kailua-Kona is hereby named Liliuokalani Gymnasium.
SECTION 3 . Pursuant to Section 15-67 (b) (5 ) , the following
information is provided :
Liliuokalani was the last monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Educated in the Chief ' s Children' s School, she had taken part in
many benevolent works for the Hawaiian people. She was gifted
musically, and left a legacy of beautiful and haunting melodies.
Prior to ascending to the throne, she had served twice as regent
in King Kalakaua' s absence. She led the battle for a new
constitution which would restore voting rights to the Hawaiian
people . Forced to abdicate to protect the lives of her
supporters, she remains a symbol of the continuing struggle for
Hawaiian sovereignty and recognition.
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SECTION 4 . In the event that any portion of this ordinance
is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other
parts of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect upon its
approval .
INTRODUCED BY:
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COUNCILMEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
Hilo, Hawaii
Date of Introduction: August 11 , 1993
Date of 1st Reading: August 11 , 1993
Date of 2nd Reading:
Effective Date :
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