HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0398.000 2008-2010
~JMty or x~
William T. Takaba
eiy Managing Director
William P. Kenai •t
Mayor - Walter K.M. Lau
•?~:,*Deputy Managing Director
Gltnfv of("'nivail~t
(Offire of #hrfflapr
891 Ululani Street • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3982 • (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 75-5722 Hanama Place, Suite 102 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
(808) 327-3602. Fax (808) 326-5663
R
C-:s
C
June 8, 2009
Council Chairman J Yoshimoto -
And Members of the County Council -
County of Hawai'i
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Yoshimoto and Council Members:
It is my pleasure to nominate the following individuals to the Hawai'i County Veterans
Advisory Commission:
Emile W. Wery is from Pahoa and will represent the Military Order of the Purple Heart
(MOPH). He is the Commander and Senior Vice Commander of the MOPH, a member
of the Korean War Veterans and the chair of the Hawai'i Veterans Parade Committee.
Mr. Wery states that he is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, he will
replace Richard L. Stevens who resigned. Mr. Wery will serve the remainder of
Mr. Stevens' term that will expire on December 31, 2010.
David R. Carlson is from Kailua-Kona and will represent the American Legion. He is
the Vice Commander of American Legion District 4, treasurer of the Kona Hawaiian
Civic Club and the A & D Director of the West Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Carlson
states that he is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, he will serve a term
to expire on December 31, 2013.
Antonio T. Gaspar is from Kailua-Kona and will fill an independent slot. He is a
member and Commander of the American Legion. He is a tax counselor for the elderly
and does volunteer income tax assistance. Mr. Gaspar states that he is not affiliated
with any political party. If confirmed, he will serve a term to expire on December 31,
2013.
Ca:nm. No. 3qg
Ref. To: 331
Ref. Date 11 IN 0
County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Council Chairman J Yoshimoto and Council Members
Page 2
June 8, 2009
Don D. Bennett is from Pahoa and will represent the HIVM, Inc. He is a Certified
Service Officer of the MOPH, and volunteers at numerous life care and veterans
centers. Mr. Bennett states that he is a Republican. He has been a member of this
commission for the past seven years. His term expired in December, 2007, and he is
being nominated to succeed himself for another term that will expire on December 31,
2012.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
Your review and favorable confirmation is requested.
Aloha,
Billy Kenoi
MAYOR
cc: Emile W. Wery
David Carlson
Antonio Gaspar
Don Bennett
Bob Fitzgerald, Director
Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel
Renee Schoen, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Nathalie Santos, Secretary
County of llawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.