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THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL EXPRESSES SYMPATHY AND
TO THE FAMILY OF ROBERT ROGERS
WHEREAS, Robert Rogers, fondly known as "Uncle Bob" passed
away on January 11, 1994 at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Robert "Uncle Bob" Rogers, a retired teacher,
with his devoted wife and companion "Auntie Carol Rogers",
founded the Kona Arts Center in Holualoa, Kona, and pioneered
art in the Kona Community; and
WHEREAS, the name of "Uncle Bob" became synonymous with
the Kona Arts Center where he unselfishly gave of his time and
talents to thousands of our residents and visitors through art
for a span of 27 years; and
WHEREAS, "Uncle Bob" was a leader in guiding the gentle
conversion of Holualoa Village into a safe harbor for artists
and art merchants alike and led to its national recognition as
a special kind of artist community tucked into the midst of
Kona Coffee country; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Lions Club of Kona for twenty
three years, he shared his talent in the field of arts and
craft, serving as a judge of their Annual Sight is Beautiful
Poster Contest since its inception fourteen years ago, and,
from which organization he and Auntie Carol were recipients of
the State-wide Humanitarian Award; and
WHEREAS, "Uncle Bob" Rogers has left the people of
Holualoa, people of West Hawaii and thousands of our visitors a
legacy of love of person and of art to the extent that his work
and his memory will continue to be an inspiration to all ages
for many years to come; and
WHEREAS, his work for the community and for the arts
earned him many additional well deserved honors from
government, heads of state, famous individuals and national
magazines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII, that it takes this opportunity to acknowledge their
sincerest mahalo and appreciation for the many contributions
bestowed upon the residents of Kona and the Big Island by
Robert "Uncle Bob" Rogers and extends its deepest sympathy and
condolence to "Auntie" Carol Rogers and family.
Dated at Kona, Hawaii, this 26th day of January, 1994.
SPENCER K. SCHUTTE
Chairman & Presiding Officer
BRIAN J. DE LIMA
Vice-Chairman
COUI~`I-Y COUNCIL
County o/ Hawaii
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
January 28, 1994
TO: Spencer K. Schutte
Council Chairman
JAMES Y. ARAKAKI
KEIKO BONK-ABRAMSON
WILLIAM K. CHILDS
TAKASHI DOMINGO
HELENE H. HALE
JAMES M. RATH
ROBERT F. ROSE}JILL
Re: Res. 162-94
RE: Condolence Resolution -Robert "Uncle Bob" Rogers
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The Hawaii County Council at its January 26,
a ~pt~d Resolution 162-99.
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