HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 93-4604, by Representatives Conway, Ebersole and Johanson

            WHEREAS, The Hawaii 50th Club was established in Tacoma thirty years ago to provide support for native Hawaiian families living in Washington state; and

            WHEREAS, The Hawaii 50th Club continues to provide a cultural oasis for the children and grandchildren of these Hawaiian families; and

            WHEREAS, Hundreds of people each year experience the native traditions of Hawaii at family events and holiday festivities planned by the Hawaii 50th Club; and

            WHEREAS, Scholarships are awarded to all club members' children who wish to pursue their postsecondary educations; and

            WHEREAS, The Hawaii 50th Club extends its hospitality to members of the Hawaiian National Guard and the Hawaiian contingent of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps who train in Washington state; and

            WHEREAS, The Hawaii 50th Club continues to serve as a cultural and spiritual torchlight for generations of Hawaiian families;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commends the Hawaii 50th Club for its work in sustaining the noble spirit of aloha; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Emma M. Sarono, secretary of the Hawaii 50th Club.

                                          I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

                                          Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                                    February 5, 1993.

                                                    ________________________________

                                                           Alan Thompson, Chief Clerk