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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 1095.001 2004-2006 r - U.S. Department of Justice - APINaft United States Attorney DiW!a of Hawaii PJSX FednSI BWdhV (8881 JII-IRAD 300 A6- UMM Blvd.., Boom 6-100 P,tx~aos/ NI.J958 Hmo&k HawaB 96850 April 25, 2006 Denise Viera Acting Director Community Capacity Development Office Office of Weed and Seed 810 7th Street, NW - 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20531 RE: Lett of Support Pahoa Site Dear Director Viera: I am happy to submit this letter in support for the funding of the Hawaii Weed and Seed, Pahoa site. The Pahoa community had independently been working toward the goals of the Weed and Seed strategy long before official recognition. When formally exposed to the Weed and Seed Program, they quickly recognized the benefits of the strategy and mobilized so efficiently that they managed to submit a successful application for official designation as a Weed and Seed site in a mere three and a half weeks. This community is definitely motivated. Since receiving their official designation, this community has continued to make improvements while building an impressive coalition of community service organizations, businesses, and agencies, which are, individually and collectively, determined to maximize their resources to improve the quality of life within the site and the surrounding sub- divisions. Additionally, the leadership of the site has shown that they are in this for the long haul. They are working to establish a strong foundation for the strategy and continue working to increase their partnerships and collaborations through outreach and community building events and celebrations. I can attest to this because I have been actively involved in several of their events. , 10561' -r. it-ow-w" cuUS RA Director Viera April 25, 2006 Page 2 Most impressive to me is that the Pahoa/Ka`ohe Homesteads site is determined to not only continue, but to expand the cooperative investment of organizations, businesses, and agencies to provide a growing list of services (including the new Ka`ohe Safety Project to bring electrical and phone service as well as paved roads) to their community. This makes me strongly believe in their ability to sustain the strategy long beyond their designation as a Weed and Seed Site. This is why I fully support the funding application for the Pahoa Weed and Seed site in Hawaii. They are truly a cut above all of the other sites because they have an interest to better the quality of life in their community, and because they are an action oriented group of good and hard working residents. I look forward to my continued work with you and your staff on the challenges and opportunities of Weed and Seed in Pahoa and the District of Hawaii. - Sincenil D H. KUBO, JR. ~j EDWAR United States Attorney CC: Sharron P. Fletcher Program Manager