HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 303 Draft 01 1976-1980 RESOLUTION NO. 303
'411FREAS, for the third consecutive year, the city of Hilo was
again selected and, favored as the host city for the International
Pacific Rim Volleyball Championships for the period August 14
through 18 , 1978 ; and
WHEREAS , this popular tournament is qualified to teams composed
of young men and women players aged 20 years and below, coming from
any country that "rims the Pacific Ocean ; and
WHEREAS , for this Fifth Annual competition, eight men and seven
women teams from Korea, Japan, Canada , Australia, Continental USA,
Honolulu and Hilo will be vying in what has become the most presti-
gious Junior Volleyball Tournament in the world as attested by the
international participation and the fact that such nations as New
Zealand, Tahiti , Chile , Philippines and Russia are listed as
interested and prospective future participants; and
WHEREAS, with the strong potential that the State of Hawaii is
being considered as the permanent site for future tournaments due
to its ideal , centralized location, an eventuality that would benefit
our State and County,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that it commends the efforts of the Paili men 's Club under
the leadership of President Thomas Lindsey and Tournament Director
Kenneth griffin for sponsoring this undertaking and providing a
tremendous sporting opportunity which benefits the players , the
snectators and the community.
BE IT FURTHER RFSOLVFD that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii
remit true copies of this resolution to lessrs. Thomas Lindsey and
Kenneth Griffin and to the President of the Pacific Rim Volleyball
Chammions Board of Directors along with the wishes of the County
Council for perpetual success.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii , this 14th day of August , 1978 .
INTRODUCED BY:
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RATIFIED: August 26, 1978