STATEMENT ON APPOINTMENT OF MICAH KANE AS KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS TRUSTEE

For Immediate Release: July 17, 2009

“I’m very happy that Micah has been selected as a Kamehameha Schools trustee.  I have worked closely with Micah for the past 11 years, and have watched him develop into one of Hawai‘i’s finest and most respected leaders.  He has the skills and experience, combined with the heart and compassion, to serve as a trustee of this valued organization that is of such great importance to Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians alike.

“I am confident that Micah will do an outstanding job carrying out the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop in overseeing the governance of Kamehameha Schools, which is among the most important institutions for perpetuating Hawaiian culture for future generations while preparing Hawaiian students for the 21 st  century.”

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