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Mayor Managing Director
Peter T. Young
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 • (808) 961-8211 . Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
(808) 329-5226 • Fax (808) 326-5663
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September 11, 2002 c~s®
Jaunty Cs~uncil
The Honorable Chairman James Y. Arakaki
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawaii
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Arakaki and Council Members:
It is my pleasure to inform you that I have appointed the following individuals to
the Hawaii County Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Committee.
• Mr. James Friday is a 12-year resident of Hawaii and is a forester with
the University of Hawaii. He commutes to work on his bicycle and is an
avid sport rider. Mr. 1=riday is a member of the Hilo United Methodist
Church and the Boy Scouts of America. He states that he is not affiliated
with any political party.
• Mr. Kelly Burke is a 40-year resident of Hawaii and holds a Ph.D. in
Management Information Systems. He is currently employed by the
University of Hawaii. He also is a life-long cyclist for recreation and
exercise. Mr. Burke is a volunteer mediator in Hilo and has served on
neighborhood boards on Oahu. He states that he is not affiliated with any
political party.
• Mr. Richard A. Chamberlin is a six-year resident of Hawaii and holds a
Ph.D. in physics. He currently is employed by the Caltech Submillimeter
Observatory as the Technical Manager. He is an experienced bicycle
rider who is interested in improving and promoting alternatives to
motorized transportation. Mr. Chamberlin is a member of the Hawaii
Cycling Club. He states that he is not affiliated with any political party.
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• Gerain Hollins is a 27-year resident of Hawaii and is the owner of
Mid-Pacific Wheels, which is a local bicycle shop. He desires to have
input on strategies that could enable and encourage the increased use of
bicycles and footpaths on this island. Mr. Hollins is also a member of the
Hilo Y's Men. He states that he is not affiliated with any political party.
• John M. Luchau is a 20-year resident of Hawaii and is aself-employed
boat/home builder. Mr. Luchau believes that the county needs visionary
planning and a safety program. He has been active in his community of
Paradise Park. He has served as president, board member, and co-chair
of the Community Action Committee and the Road Committee.
Mr. Luchau states that he is a member of the Republican Party.
• Ronald Reilly is a 31-year resident of Hawaii and currently is a Medical
technician with Clinical Labs of Hawaii. He has a broad background in
bicycle and pedestrian education and safety issues. He believes that
there is an ongoing need in facilitating bicycle use. Mr. Reilly is a member
of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization, the Volcano Arts Center,
Hawaii Bicycling League, People's Advocacy for firails Hawaii and the
Volcano Festival Chorus. He also serves on the Highway Safety
Committee. Mr. Reilly states that he is not affiliated with any political
party.
• Mary L. Osborne is a six-year resident of Hawaii and is a Senior
Accountant with Shell Management Hawaii, Inc. She is committed to help
the Island of Hawaii adopt a comprehensive bicycle/pedestrian plan to
improve the roadways and make cycling and walking accessible and safe
as a viable means of transportation and recreation. She also serves as
the president of the Hawaii Cycling Club. Ms. Osborne states that she is
not affiliated with any political party.
• Herbert Soloway is an 11-year resident of Hawaii and is currently retired.
Mr. Soloway would like to "give back" to the community in serving on a
board or commission. He has been active in the community by serving on
the Board of Directors, and as past treasurer of the Waikoloa Village
Association. He also serves as vice president of the Waikoloa Village
Outdoor Circle. Mr. Soloway also serves as tax counsel with the AARP.
He states that he is not affiliated with any political party.
The Honorable Chairman James Y. Arakaki
and Members of the County Council
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September 11, 2002
• Carolyn K. ~l. Irvine is a life-long resident of Hawaii and is currently
employed by the Hilo Bike Hub. She is an active member of the Women's
Mountain Bike and Tea Society (V11OMBATS), the Big Island Mountain
Bike Association (BIMBA), the Friends of Ainahou Ranch and PATH. She
also is a former teacher with the Department of Education. Ms. Irvine
states that she is not affiliated with any political party.
All terms expire December, 2004.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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cc: Patricia Engelhard, Director
Craig Masuda, Deputy Corporation Counsel
James Friday
Kelly Burke
Richard Chamberlin
Gerain Hollins
John Luchau
Ronald Reilly
Mary Osborne
Herbert Soloway
Carolyn Irvine