THE SENATE

S.R. NO.

44

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2004

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 
   


SENATE RESOLUTION

 

requesting the RENAMING OF the old kona AIRPORT state recreation area AS the kiyono kunitake state RECREATION area.

 

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Kiyono Kunitake, a lifelong resident of Kona, Hawaii, dedicated her life to preserving the rich heritage of the Kona community so that future generations could enjoy the special and unique qualities of Kona; and

WHEREAS, one of Mrs. Kunitake's, and her husband Shigeo's, greatest accomplishments was the preservation of the pristine and beautiful old Kona Airport shoreline; and

WHEREAS, through her commitment and sacrifice she valiantly worked to ensure that the recreational needs of the Kona community would be served; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Kunitake's foresight and perseverance saved the old Kona Airport shoreline from plans that would have commercialized the area into another Waikiki, contrary to the wishes of the local community; and

WHEREAS, Kiyono Kunitake truly understood the needs and welfare of the community and made sure that they were heard; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Kunitake's legacy is not only the panoramic beauty of the old Kona Airport shoreline, but it is also the inspiration that she instilled in the community; and

WHEREAS, on many occasions, she demonstrated her extraordinary dedication and devotion to the Kona community that she loved; and

WHEREAS, her sacrifice and lifetime commitment of serving will be forever remembered by the citizens of Kona and future generations to come; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Twenty-second Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2004, that in honor of Kiyono Kunitake's community contributions, the Governor is requested to rename the old Kona Airport State Recreation Area the Kiyono Kunitake State Recreation Area; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor and the Department of Transportation.

 

 

 

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:

Kiyono Kunitake; Old Kona Airport; Renaming