“My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, your dreams stay big, your worries stay small, you never need to carry more than you can hold…”
-RASCAL FLATTS
CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES!
We hail and celebrate the 356 McKinley High School and 143 Kaimuki High School (my alma mater) seniors and the seniors graduating from private and home schools!
Disappointing as it is for the Class of 2020 graduates to forego the traditional ceremonies and grad parties, know that we will not forget the creative and memorable Class of 2020 virtual and drive-through ceremonies. Mahalo to students, family, and friends for making this sacrifice for the safety and well-being of our community. You are the model of caring for each other!
Congratulations also go to the 8th graders at Washington Middle School as you enter high school as freshmen next year and the 5th graders of Kaahumahu, Jefferson, Lunalilo, and Ala Wai Elementary Schools who will move on to middle school.
A salute to our fallen heroes
A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED
On Monday May 25 — Memorial Day— we pay tribute to the men and women who died in military service to our county and, in particular, those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. These soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice. Take a moment to reflect on their service and why we have the freedom that we enjoy today.
The Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii 2020, an annual festival that takes place every Memorial Day at Ala Moana Beach Park, will not take place in person this year, but will be broadcast on Hawaii News Now’s KGMB feed and livestreamed online on Memorial Day, at 6:30 pm. See Star-Advertiser article for details.
MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL CLOSER TO GETTING AN ATHLETIC FIELD/COMPLEX
Yesterday (5/22), the administration released $4,730,000 to design McKinley High School’s Athletic Complex that includes locker/shower rooms, stadium lighting and bleachers, and other improvements. G70 is the consultant and seeks input from agencies, citizen groups, and individuals who may be affected by the project or may have expertise to guide the scope and preparation of the Draft Environment Assessment. Send your comments to mckinleyhscomments@g70.design. TODAY (5/22) is the deadline so email your comments NOW! For more information click here.
SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETS NEXT WEEK: Hearing on the Administration’s Plan for Reopening
The Senate committee on COVID-19 meets Tuesday, May 26 at 12:30 pm next week. Live viewing will be available on Olelo Channel 49 and on olelo.org. You can check here for information on future hearings when they are scheduled. Invited to report to the committee are Office of the Governor – Chief of Staff Linda Takayama, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency – State Disaster Recovery Coordinator Alexandra Slous, Department of Health – Director Bruce Anderson, and Attorney General Clare Connors.
