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.rte 1 ( OFfi'+ i.• Jam• =� f 1/4O•.• s -_:•s..,!4\'. • ` � . I . \�I,„j-• ` t •• !€. • fr, R,;49 •: NA30„•=,p PVi • ' , 44. OF N .. . Tile 6autaii (1trrunt(triuntH Q.trnrnrit hereby presents this certificate to GEORGE APPLEGATE IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR SELFLESS DEDICATION TO THE PROMOTION AND GROWTH OF HAWAII, THE BIG ISLAND George Applegate began his career in Hawai'i's hospitality industry more than 30 years ago as a bellman with the Naniloa Hotel in Hilo. George's sales and marketing background grew from various positions he held during his employment in the hotel industry, including management positions in public relations and sales. George joined the Hawai'i Visitors Bureau, Big Island Chapter,in 1989 as Director of Sales and Marketing,and was named Big Island Visitors Bureau Executive Director in 2000. As Executive Director, George was responsible for overseeing the Big Island Visitors Bureau's marketing, membership, and associated programs impacting the visitor industry. During his tenure, George played a pivotal role in bringing direct flights to service the Hilo-Oakland, Hilo-Los Angeles and Hilo-San Francisco routes. His global efforts have strengthened the growth and expansion of the visitor industry in Kona and in North and South Kohala, and have made a positive impact in Hamakua,Hilo and Ka'u. A key lesson that George has taught us is "The best way to promote Hawai'i Island is to keep the good things good. This means attracting the right kind of visitor, one who has a sense of adventure,who appreciates the Big Island's authentic spirit of aloha, and all of our natural wonders.” George has traveled extensively on behalf of the Big Island,tirelessly promoting our County and all the good things that we have to offer. Throughout his tenure, George has remained true and steadfast to what works for our island and those of us who live and work within. In June 2013, George retired from the Big Island Visitors Bureau,ending his 24-year career with the organization. We hope that he will continue his efforts to strengthen and improve a vital part of our economy. George Applegate has served the County of Hawai'i faithfully for the past 30 years and we wish him much success and happiness during his well-deserved retirement. ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, WE EXTEND OUR SINCERE AND HEARTFELT THANKS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR HAWAI'I, THE BIG ISLAND. piditJ Ka Eoff °°, -=' •° ti°�, A--74--014_ 0(___, , . z�vs � ` B enda Ford -- n 4, ��W-''ggo Hagan � �. e� i •o' .nuha ' 24th day Jul 2013 Dated this ay of y, •. Hilo,Hawaii tit :Ze r� Xj-4(:)/(g2"-:'-'4A----) Dennis Onishi alerie P••in•e to J Yoshimoto, Sponsoring Councilmember __________? J Yos Imo o a'•-•.A of the Council of wiiMargaret Wille Countg Certificate No. 4508 ewart Maeda,Coun Clerk