HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunication No. 2025-11 Letters of appreciation 2From:Scott Nagata
To:Palma, Maryam; Tristie Licoan; Lahip, Jessica; Planning CDP
Subject:Letters of appreciation 2
Date:Tuesday, November 11, 2025 11:21:23 AM
Mark Noetzel
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy
Assistant Head of School
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
Aloha Mr. Mark Noetzel and the Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy ‘Ohana,
On behalf of the South Kohala CDP Action Committee, I extend our deepest gratitude to Hawai‘i Preparatory
Academy for offering to open your campus as an emergency shelter during the July 29, 2025 tsunami evacuation.
Your willingness to welcome our community members with shelter, meals, and medical support provided an
invaluable sense of safety and care at a critical time.
Emergencies place immense strain on families and individuals, and your swift and generous response ensured that
those impacted had a secure place to stay and were treated with compassion and dignity. The hospitality and
resources provided by your faculty, staff, and students exemplify the highest values of community stewardship and
service.
We are truly grateful for your partnership and commitment to the well-being of Hawai‘i Island residents. Please
extend our appreciation to everyone at HPA who contributed to this effort—your leadership and aloha made a
profound difference for those who needed it most.
Mahalo nui loa for standing with our community in times of need.
With warm regards,
SK CDP AC Chair
Trent Arnow
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
808-747-4112
81-907 Manawa St.
Kealakekua HI 96750
Aloha Mr. Arnow and the Waimea Chapel ‘Ohana,
On behalf of the South Kohala CDP Action Committee, I extend our deepest gratitude to the Waimea Chapel
membership for offering to open your building as an emergency shelter during the July 29, 2025 tsunami
evacuation. Your willingness to welcome our community members with shelter, meals, and support provided an
invaluable sense of safety and care at a critical time.
Emergencies place immense strain on families and individuals, and your swift and generous response ensured that
those impacted had a secure place to stay and were treated with compassion and dignity. The hospitality and
resources provided by your membership exemplify the highest values of community stewardship and service.
We are truly grateful for your partnership and commitment to the well-being of Hawai‘i Island residents. Please
extend our appreciation to everyone who contributed to this effort—your leadership and aloha made a profound
difference for those who needed it most.
Mahalo nui loa for standing with our community in times of need. With warm regards,SK CDP AC Chair
Kawena GomesAdministratorMana Christian ‘OhanaPO Box 437478Kamuela, HI 96743office@manachristianohana.org(808) 885-2700
Kahu Billy MitchellSr. Pastor
Aloha Mrs. Kawena Gomes, Kahu Billy Mitchell and the Mana Christian ‘Ohana, On behalf of the South Kohala CDP Action Committee, I extend our deepest gratitude to the Mana Christian ‘Ohanafor offering to open your building as an emergency shelter during the July 29, 2025 tsunami evacuation. Yourwillingness to welcome our community members with shelter, meals, and support provided an invaluable sense ofsafety and care at a critical time. Emergencies place immense strain on families and individuals, and your swift and generous response ensured thatthose impacted had a secure place to stay and were treated with compassion and dignity. The hospitality andresources provided by your membership exemplify the highest values of community stewardship and service. We are truly grateful for your partnership and commitment to the well-being of Hawai‘i Island residents. Pleaseextend our appreciation to everyone who contributed to this effort—your leadership and aloha made a profounddifference for those who needed it most. Mahalo nui loa for standing with our community in times of need. With warm regards,SK CDP AC Chair
Stephen DunnParker School65-1224 Lindsey RoadKamuela, HI 96743
Aloha Mr. Dunn and the Parker School ‘Ohana, On behalf of the South Kohala CDP Action Committee, I extend our deepest gratitude to the Parker School ‘Ohanafor offering to open your building as an emergency shelter during the July 29, 2025 tsunami evacuation. Yourwillingness to welcome our community members with shelter, meals, and support provided an invaluable sense of
safety and care at a critical time.
Emergencies place immense strain on families and individuals, and your swift and generous response ensured thatthose impacted had a secure place to stay and were treated with compassion and dignity. The hospitality andresources provided by your membership exemplify the highest values of community stewardship and service. We are truly grateful for your partnership and commitment to the well-being of Hawai‘i Island residents. Pleaseextend our appreciation to everyone who contributed to this effort—your leadership and aloha made a profounddifference for those who needed it most. Mahalo nui loa for standing with our community in times of need. With warm regards,SK CDP AC Chair
Michelle BarberPrincipalWaikoloa Elementary & Middle School68-1730 Ho’oko StreetWaikoloa, HI 96738
Aloha Mrs. Barber and the Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School ‘Ohana, On behalf of the South Kohala CDP Action Committee, I extend our deepest gratitude to the Waikoloa Elementary& Middle School ‘Ohana for offering to open your building as an emergency shelter during the July 29, 2025tsunami evacuation. Your willingness to welcome our community members with shelter, meals, and supportprovided an invaluable sense of safety and care at a critical time. Emergencies place immense strain on families and individuals, and your swift and generous response ensured thatthose impacted had a secure place to stay and were treated with compassion and dignity. The hospitality andresources provided by your membership exemplify the highest values of community stewardship and service. We are truly grateful for your partnership and commitment to the well-being of Hawai‘i Island residents. Pleaseextend our appreciation to everyone who contributed to this effort—your leadership and aloha made a profounddifference for those who needed it most. Mahalo nui loa for standing with our community in times of need. With warm regards,SK CDP AC Chair
Tamara L. GarayLofts at Waikoloa68-1820 Waikoloa Road#508Waikoloa, HI 96738
Aloha Ms. Garay and the Waikoloa Lofts ‘Ohana, On behalf of the South Kohala CDP Action Committee, I extend our deepest gratitude to the Waikoloa Lofts ‘Ohana
for offering to open your building as an emergency shelter during the July 29, 2025 tsunami evacuation. Your
willingness to welcome our community members with shelter, meals, and support provided an invaluable sense of
safety and care at a critical time. Emergencies place immense strain on families and individuals, and your swift and generous response ensured thatthose impacted had a secure place to stay and were treated with compassion and dignity. The hospitality andresources provided by your membership exemplify the highest values of community stewardship and service. We are truly grateful for your partnership and commitment to the well-being of Hawai‘i Island residents. Pleaseextend our appreciation to everyone who contributed to this effort—your leadership and aloha made a profounddifference for those who needed it most. Mahalo nui loa for standing with our community in times of need. With warm regards,SK CDP AC Chair