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From: Trisha M. [trisham98 @hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 6:47 PM
Subject: Please help save the Hawaii County Band.
The Hawaii County Band, which is part of the Parks & Recreation Department of County of Hawaii,
has just been informed that they will not be funded after June 30, 2010, thereby effectively ending
a 127 year Big Island of Hawaii tradition. The Mayor and the Parks and Recreation Department
Head have refused to consider refunding the band, even though the savings will. constitute less
than 1.4% of the total annual budget of the Department and less than one tenth of 1% of the total
annual county budget.
The Hawaii County Band was formed in 1883 during the period of the Hawaiian Monarchy and
existed through the Hawaiian Republic and was incorporated into the County of Hawaii during the
territorial period of Hawaii. The band has performed at festivals, parades, public ceremonies and
other Big Island events for 127 years, an extraordinarily long tradition for the youngest state in the
nation.
Even if you don't live in Hawaii, please show your support for the music & arts, the Big Island
community as well as a part of history and sign this petition. You may also show your support by
emailing (or calling - area code 808) the following members of the Hawaii County Council. But
please hurry, the County Council is meeting on the March 22, 2010 to discuss the final budget.
They have the power to overturn the Mayor's budget and fund the band.
Thank you,
Trisha Murakami
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