HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. NO.

238

TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2005

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 
   


HOUSE RESOLUTION

 

congratulating maui economic opportunity, inc. on its fortieth anniversary.

 

 

WHEREAS, inasmuch as the people of the State of Hawaii share a special concern for the welfare of their communities, the Legislature takes great pride in recognizing those extraordinary individuals and organizations that have selflessly provided assistance to those who are less fortunate; and

WHEREAS, celebrating forty years of service to the people of Maui County, MAUI ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, INC. was chartered as a community action agency on March 22, 1965 by federal mandate under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964; and

WHEREAS, MAUI ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, INC. is an effective organization, responsible for contributing indispensable support and concern for our people through working with the Hawaii State Government, the business community, and other community-based organizations in the fight against poverty; and

WHEREAS, some of the programs and efforts undertaken by MAUI ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, INC. includes: specialized bus transportation for seniors, persons with disabilities, and youth; Head Start; YouthBank; Enlace Hispano; community reintegration of MCCC former inmates; advocacy on behalf of affordable housing for Maui's working families; microenterprise loans and business education for low-income entrepreneurs; employment training and placement programs; Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP); solar hot water heating and energy conservation; and home meals delivery for senior citizens; and

WHEREAS, MAUI ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, INC. has been a consistent advocate for Hawaii's low-income residents, helping to change their lives by setting the goal for a better community for all the citizens of Maui County, ensuring the maximum feasible participation of the poor; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session 2005, that this body hereby commends and applauds MAUI ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, INC. for their commitment and dedication in bettering the social and economic conditions of Hawaii's communities, congratulates them on their Fortieth Anniversary, and extends to all of its members its heartfelt aloha and best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors.

 

 

 

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Report Title:

CONGRATULATING MAUI ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, INC. ON ITS FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY