Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 8, 1 August 2016 — Support needed for Alfred Apaka stamp [ARTICLE]

Support needed for Alfred Apaka stamp

A movement is underway to persuade the U.S. Postal

Service to commemorate Alfred Aholo Apaka's 100th birthday by putting him on a postage stamp. Apaka, who was called " T h e

Golden Voice of Hawai'i" for his rich baritone, was one of the state's most influential vocalists from the end of World War II until his death in 1960. His son Jeff Apaka and members of Hawai'i's visitor and tourism industry are hoping to persuade USPS to issue a commemorative stamp on March 19, 2019, Apaka's 100th birthday. To do so, they need thousands of letters of support as soon as possible. To lend your support, send a signed letter to the U.S. Postal Service in August indicating why Apaka deserves his own stamp. Letters should be addressed to: Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Room 3300 Washington, D.C., 20260-3501