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From: Lynne Hirahara [Ihirahar @yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 5:48 PM
Cc: hawaiicountyband @gmail.com
Subject: Keep Hawaii County Band
To Whomever It May Concern,
I am writing this letter to you today to urge you to support the Hawaii County
Band. The band has been in existence since 1883. There are members of the band
who have devoted most of their lives to the Hawaii County Band, such as Wendell
Leite, who has been an employee for the County over 60 years.
The Hawaii County Band services the entire Hawaii Island with public services
- including the Veteran's Memorial, Merrie Monarch Parade, Volcano's 4th of
July Parade, monthly concerts, and numerous parades in almost all districts. To
many community members, they are the face of the Hawaii County.
I understand that the County is facing huge financial deficit, but to cut a
program like the Hawaii County Band is a disgrace and a disservice to the
Hawaii County. Hundreds of County Workers, including Mayors and Council Members .
have come and gone, but the Hawaii County Band has always remained.
As of now, they are the only Hawaii County workers who are being
terminated. Our budget is $350,000. This is only one percent of the Parks &
Recreations budget, even less of the entire Hawaii County Budget.
Please consider saving the Hawaii County Band for the next fiscal year.
Sincerely,
Lynne Hirahara
1210 Kalaniiki St.
Honolulu, HI 96821
3/4/2010
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