02/18/15 Mayor Caldwell mourns the loss of Mele Carroll

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02/18/15 Mayor Caldwell mourns the loss of Mele Carroll Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Mayor Caldwell's Press Office: 768-5768 (cell 489-0341) Mayor Caldwell mourns the loss of Mele Carroll Honolulu – Mayor Caldwell offers his condolences on the passing of former Hawai‘i State Representative Mele Carroll.     “My heart goes out to Warren Carroll and all of the family, friends, and loved ones on the loss of Mele Carroll,” said Mayor Kirk Caldwell.  “While on listening tours to her East Maui district as House Majority Leader, I really got to know Mele.  She came from generations of people who understood those special and sacred lands, loved them, protected them, and shared that knowledge with others.  From her ‘Aunties from Hana’ who would call out to me, “hui, Manoa” to the warm, genuine welcome that greeted her wherever she went, Mele was truly grounded in her community.  Her heart, soul, and aloha will be missed, and I will always fondly remember Mele Carroll.” Diana “Mele” Carroll was re-elected to her sixth term representing the 13th District (East Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana’i, Kaho‘olawe, and Molokini) in the Hawai‘i State House of Representatives on November 4, 2014.  Mele passed away early this morning in the company of her family. -END-

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