HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.R. NO.	163
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE, 2008
STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

REQUESTING THE U.S. NAVY TO CLEAR THE COASTLINE OF LOWER WAIPAHU UNDER THEIR JURISDICTION FROM INVASIVE PLANT-LIFE AND EXCESSIVE FOLIAGE FOR SAFETY AND AESTHETIC PURPOSES.

     WHEREAS, the shoreline of lower Waipahu has, in recent years, become subject to significant overgrowth by various invasive plant species and excessive foliage, therefore creating not only a shabby appearance, but also a safety hazard and an area where illicit activities may potentially transpire; and

     WHEREAS, the shoreline along West Loch and Middle Loch within the U.S. Navy's jurisdiction is strewn with abandoned vehicles, tires, white goods and other discarded debris; now, therefore,

     BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-fourth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2008, that the U.S. Navy is requested to clear the section of lower Waipahu adjacent to West Loch Estates under their jurisdiction from invasive plant-life and excessive foliage for safety and aesthetic purposes; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that duly certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the President, National Security Advisor, Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, JCS Chairman, all members of the Joint Staff, all members of the NSC, the Secretaries of the Air Force, Army, and Navy, CDRUSPACOM, USPACFLT, the Waipahu Community Association, the Chair of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board, and the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title: 

Pentagon Clean Up Request; Waipahu Anti-Foliage Operations