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FO/U/R SE~ApSONS R~E'SORT/ . ~tlHlR(?! RI ~lGAll['Rf ./GR !~/H!//lIl ~ "f ~ _ ~ I ~ i I~~ ~ i,.-i1~f11~ KATHLEEN HORRIGAN c<oe~.t at.~ ~(j' q C. November 18, 2004 Land Use Commission Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism State of Hawai` i P.O. Box 2359 Honolulu,HI 96804-2359 Dear Members of the Land Use Commission: I am writing in support of Hiluhilu Development's petition for a district boundary amendment from agricultural and conservation to urban. As General Manager of the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, my primary interest in having this petition approved is the proposed move of the University of Hawaii campus from its current location in Kealakekua to a more accessible area for our employees. Our company offers a reimbursement incentive for employees who continue their educations within their chosen fields in the resort industry. Since the majority of our employees live either in Kailua-Kona or Waikoloa, the proposed site for the new university would be an ideal central location. I am certain that a great majority of our employees will be more motivated to continue their training and education if offered a shorter drive to the campus. Additionally, since recruitment of qualified people is an on-going process here at Four Seasons, we look forward to having a larger, more qualified group of graduates to consider for employment. Our goal would be to provide internships and management training programs for university students. I ask the Land Use Commission to approve the boundary change requested. This is a crucial step in the long-awaited development of expanded higher education opportunities in our community. Sincerely, Kathleen Horrigan KH/rc I'. 11, Illl\ 1_'67, h 111.1 1-hll\ II \II vl,~ {.i. I ~ 1 'I'I'. L: Ill lllil .~-_°.i-1111!! ll F\\: lillllll .~-'.~-;11111 nuo.l~lui-r.umn.rnw i,u llU l'h.l "'II III \IIiIF>. O\1. I'llllihill'll 1.