Dedication Ceremony on the new Aquafarm
site
May 16, 2000
BIAC held the official dedication ceremonies for
the 40-acre Aquafarm site at the HOST Park on Keahole Point. The event was
attended by Hawaiian Governor Ben Cayetano, Big Island Mayor Stephen Yamashiro
and Hawaiian Senator Lorraine Inouye.
BIAC Directors greet Governor Ben Cayetano.
A bulldozer marks the location of the new 40-acre site.
Dedication speakers pose next to the bulldozer.
Nearly 100 people attended the dedication.
Chairman Steve Brandt welcomes guests to the ceremony.
Kahu
Wendell Davis leads a prayer as part of the dedication.
Hawaiian Governor Benjamin Cayetano described the state's unique resources
for participating in the worldwide aquaculture boom.
Chairman Steve Brandt introduces Kahu Wendell Davis.
HOST
Park Chairman Tom Whittemore provided a brief history of the Park and
facilities.
Stephen Yashimiro, Mayor of
the Big Island of Hawaii, outlined the importance of innovation to the
island community.
H.O.S.T. Park Executive
Director Jim Frazier explained how the new 55" deep-sea pipe (3000' deep)
will serve the Park.
Hawaii Senator Lorraine Inouye
spoke of the importance of risk taking for both companies and government.
Hatchery & Nursery Production Manager Peter Hain explaining abalone during
one of the facility tours following the ceremony.
BIAC
Director John Couch (in hat) and Mayor Steve Yamashiro spoke with reporters
after the dedication.
BIAC
Chairman Steve Brandt during an ABC TV interview.
