Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 12, 1 December 2011 — E Rose Marie Hooululahui Lindsey Duey ... e o mai ʻoe [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

E Rose Marie Hooululahui Lindsey Duey ... e o mai ʻoe

Aloha Kalikimaka kākou. OHA Trustees fill Maui vacancy from two nominees, by six affirmative votes, no later than 60 days

fromNov. 1. Meet Rose Marie Hooululahui Lindsey Duey, raised at Pu'unoa in the fishing village of Māla, Lahaina, Maui, by father James Fay Kaaiohelo Lindsey, 'ōpelu fisherman, and mother Rose Marie Pu'ana Lindsey, pineapple cannery worker. More than 51 years ago, Rose served with the U.S. Army in Maryland, met and married John Vincent Duey of Indiana, and returned to 'īao

Valley, Maui. Winona Rubin, Manu Goodness, Papa Kawika Kaalakea, Unele Harry Mitchell, Aunhe Kealoha Camacho and kūpuna inspired Rose's community service for the past 33 years, 30 years with Alu Like, she has served to support and empower Native Hawaiian people. Rose says, "It is very important that this OHA Trustee position be filled with someone of intimate knowledge of our Hawaiian people, someone they trust ... knowledge of who they are ... their needs and aspirations, someone who has been physically active and also an activist with them." Since Oct. 21, 160-plus letters, emails, expressions of support arrived from Maui (Ha'ikū, Kahului, Wailua, Pā'ia, Kula, Lahaina, Klhei, Wailuku, Hāna, Waikapū, Ke'anae, Olowalu, Pukalani, Makawao) O'ahu, Moloka'i, Hawai'i Island, Lāna'i and Kaua'i. Some are quoted below: "She is industrious, honest, sincere ... grounded in her beliefs," (Kahu Keawekane-Beere of Keaukaha). "We find Rose Marie to be a woman of integrity, wisdom, well versed in Native Hawaiian issues ... an advocate for the community," (Maui Tomorrow Foundation). "... has empowered numerous individuals and eommunities ... as Ka 'Ohana o Kahikinui... Mahi'ai Lau Lima Mea Kanu taro farmers of East and West Maui . . . will enact sensible stewardship of our land ... natural resources ... and continue to empower Native Hawaiians ...," (Nani Santos). "... chair of the Maui Community Clinic's building committee to

successful acquisition of Ooka building in Wailuku for Mālama I Ke Ola Heahh Center," (Carl Martin). "... work with Maui Cultural Lands and developing the Olowalu Cultural

Reserve has shown her strong commitment to perpetuating the Hawaiian culture and the ability to gain community support," (Mike White, GM of Kā'anapali Beach Hotel and Maui County Council). "... relentless dedication to empowering our Hawaiian people," (Elle Cochran, Maui County Council). "... imperative that you folks put someone on the board who is pro-kanaka, and has a known

HISTORY of helping Hawaiians in the community . . . someone who will serve us, and not corporate interests," (Steven and Pauahi Hookano). "... taro farmers (forced) to fight for their water, a battle waged for over 20 years is still active in the courts . . . many native farmers alive when these lawsuits were filed have passed away and their children are now left to continue this battle . . . there is a better ehoiee for Trustee at this time . . . Rose Marie Duey," (Vincent Dodge). "As a Native Hawaiian taro farmer from Kaua'i I strongly urge you to support Rose Duey . . . people of Maui deserve to have a representative who will fight for their rights to their water . . . do not risk losing your credibility with OHA beneficiaries . . . do what is pono for the people," (John Kekiala Aana). "No other candidate demonstrates such depth and breadth of experience ... she is evenhanded and balanced ... a successful businesswoman and a community advocate . . . will represent all segments of our community . . . has worked with corporate as well as grassroots interests for the benefit of our lāhui . . . has garnered respect from both ends of the spectrum," (Dana Naone Hall). "I am a resident of Moloka'i ... known Rose for over 20 years. . . work alongside her in a professional capacity assisting and advocating for the betterment of our Hawaiian people ... a strong advocate for the protection of water rights, and environmental issues in the State of Hawai'i," (Edmund Pedro). 36/48 U

Haunani Apnlinna, MSW TrustEE, At-largE