HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0177.061 1998-2000March 15, 1999
Honorable Mayor Stephen Yamashsiro
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street xEC rottlr
7: 55am
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Ame.,..__......_-
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Dear Mayor Yamashiro,
We, the undersigned senior citizens urge you and the County
to retain the Hawaii County Band. We have enjoybd the performances
immensely, and look forward to future events!
Those of us attending these events have seen some people over-
whelmed by the music, with tears in their eyes, and at times, children
and adults dancing to the -rhythm; all of us totally absorbed in this
pleasant, comforting atmosphere.
Due to the public's appreciation of the caliber of music, numbers
in the audience have increased. We feel that our County Band's
performance exceed that of the Royal Hawaiian Band in Honolulu. We
proudly proclaim, "The.Hawaii County Band is the best in the State!"
The Hawaii County Band not only provides beautiful music but also,
opportunities for talented high school students and a suppl%ental
income for adults.
We acknowledge that all of this comes at a cost and would like to
recommend that a committee be formed, perhaps, of County Band enthusiasts
like ourselves, to maintain a ca_,bash at public performances.
We encourage you to give us senior citizens, and the public to
continue to enjoy the Hawaii County Band performances for our good
mental health and well-being.
Let's keep the band. It's an asset to our County!
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Mill ' e Kat aok� r
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Ch' zu Nishida
Y hne Souza
Sue Tanamachi
CC: Mr. James Arakaki, Chairman
County Council
Mrs. Juliette Tulang, Director
Park and Recreation
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