HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. NO.

169

TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2015

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

HOUSE RESOLUTION

 

 

RECOGNIZING THE HAWAII ROTARY DISTRICT 5000 ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF HAWAII.

 

 

 

WHEREAS, there are organizations in the State of Hawaii that serve as crucial partners to the community, greatly improving the quality of life for residents by supporting construction and remodeling projects for local non-profit organizations, and programs that improve the knowledge, skills, and literacy of citizens; and

 

     WHEREAS, one such organization, the HAWAII ROTARY DISTRICT 5000, is celebrating its 100th anniversary of serving the people of Hawaii, having been in existence since July 1, 1915; it now has more than 1,800 members and 51 clubs statewide and its members represent almost every aspect of the business, professional, and non-profit community of Hawaii; and

 

     WHEREAS, the HAWAII ROTARY DISTRICT 5000 not only provides hands-on community building and service locally in Hawaii, but also participates in international service opportunities, sending numerous members to various communities in need worldwide; and

 

     WHEREAS, such projects provide much needed assistance including housing for disaster victims, improved schools in rural communities, medical facilities in rural areas, and dormitories for abandoned street children, demonstrating the aloha spirit and compassion for others that is a crucial part of who we are as a state; and

 

WHEREAS, its mission, "Service above Self", has been a guiding principle for its members and the core of all of its operations, from providing services and entertainment to Hawaii World War I and World War II veterans, to developing the Children's Justice Center for sexually abused children, among other accomplishments; and

 

WHEREAS, the House of Representatives recognizes and congratulates the following outstanding individuals for their contributions to the HAWAII ROTARY DISTRICT 5000:  District Governor LAURA STEELQUIST, District Governor Elect DEL GREEN, District Governor Nominee CLINT SCHROEDER, and District Nominee Governor Delegate EDITH "NALANI" FLYNN; now, therefore,

 

     BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-eighth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2015, that this body hereby congratulates the HAWAII ROTARY DISTRICT 5000 on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, and extends its warmest aloha and best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors.

 

 

 

 

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title: 

Hawaii Rotary District 5000; 100th Anniversary