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A loha! My name is Kurt Fevella and I am the senator for
STATE SEN. KURT FEVELLA
‘Ilima Intermediate Holds Concert After 2 Years
District 19.
You may have seen me
people of our communities. This past legislative session, we encountered many bills. I am happy to have played a part in moving legislation that will help our state.
ents to enjoy our talented kei- ki, who did everything from playing instruments to sing- ing a cappella. Understand- ably, this event was held off for two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To be a part of the audience at this time was just amazing, and I am very appreciative for principal Christopher Bonilla, along with the vice principal, band conductor, choir instruc- tor and the rest of the staff that made this event memorable. Also, I’m appreciative to the parents and loved ones for supporting our keiki, because this is what we need, and it starts at home. Growing up,
we didn’t have much, but I knew the love I had from my family and friends, and most of all my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is what we need.
around the state Capitol during session and interim, but the majority of the time, I am in ‘Ewa Beach being active in our community — from hosting and participating in cleanups to food bank fund- raisers. I enjoy engaging with my constituents in discussions about the future of Hawai‘i, our families and our keiki. This is our home.
As of now, SB 2821 has al- ready been sent to the gover- nor. This bill requires the state Department of Education to provide free menstrual prod- ucts to public school students. Like this bill, there are many others that affects us all one way or another. It’s my duty to uphold, as an elected official, to see that Hawai‘i is taken care of, not just for this gen- eration, but the generations to come.
State Sen. Kurt Fevella attended ‘Ilima Intermediate School’s Aloha Concert May 19, alongside proud parents, families and friends. PHOTO COURTESY THE OFFICE OF STATE SEN. KURT FEVELLA
Again, I want to thank those who are actively helping our home, our state, Hawai‘i, for doing your part and in helping others because we all have a purpose here on Earth. Maha- lo and God bless!
Have any ideas to better our state of Hawai‘i? Let’s talk! My priority will always be the
There are events that I attend within the commu- nity and in the state, some of which are school related. This past year, I have attend- ed graduation ceremonies and musical events. This one par-
ticular event I want to speak upon has to do with ‘Ilima Intermediate School’s mu- sic department. It hosted the Aloha Concert in the school’s cafeteria. I was honored to join in with the students’ par-
Contact state Sen. Kurt Fevella (District 19 — ‘Ewa Beach, Ocean Pointe, ‘Ewa by Gentry, Iroquois Point, portions of ‘Ewa Villages) at 808-586-6360 or senfevella@ capitol.hawaii.gov.