Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 3, 1 March 2011 — HONORING THE MEMORY OF HARRIET O'SULLIVAN [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HONORING THE MEMORY OF HARRIET O'SULLIVAN

The 0HA Board of Trustees on Feb. 1 7 presented a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Harriet Hannah Makia Awana 0'Sullivan to her family members, who were visibly moved by the recognition. 0'Sullivan, who passed away Jan. 8 at the age of 93, was a retired State Department of Education teacher and administrator who lived a life distinguished by leadership and extensive community service in support of excellence in education, female empowerment and the rights of the Hawaiian people. 0'Sullivan's eldest grandchild, Kehaulani Lum, told the Board that one of her grandma's greatest gifts was being a great listener, whieh allowed her to accomplish so mueh. "In her mind, it was important for us to hear eaeh other to understand what is the central issue and to eome together and find a way to resolve the matter in a way that benefits all of us," she said. "She loved the Hawaiian people, she loved this institution. She had faith in every one of you as leaders who would guide us where ever we must go." Pictured from left are: Trustee Peter Apo; Harriet's grandsons Keali'i Lum and Chris 0'Sullivan; Keali'i's girlfriend Alohanani Jamias; Harriet's daughter Kuuipo 0'Sullivan Lum, holding resolution, and her husband, Winston Lum; Harriet's son Peter 0'Sullivan; Trustees Haunani Apoliona and John Waihe'e IV; Harriet's granddaughter Kehaulani Lum; Trustee Robert Lindsey and Chairperson Colette Machado. - Photo: UsaAsato

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