Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the life of Richard Roy Kelley, M.D., a true ``keiki o ka aina,'' ``a child of the land,'' son of Hawaii, just lost to us at age 88. Doc Kelly was born to Hawaii's original hoteliers, Roy and Estelle Kelley, founders of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts. He grew up in their Waikiki hotels, graduated from Stanford and Harvard, and practiced in Honolulu before helming Outrigger through its second generation. On Doc's watch, Outrigger expanded throughout Hawaii and the Pacific into a world-famous iconic beach resort brand; success for any life. But Doc Kelley did far more. He pioneered true cultural tourism in ``Ke Ano Wa'a,'' or ``the Outrigger Way,'' through which the entire lifeblood of each property embraces and embodies its special values and place. He led the World Travel and Tourism Council and advised our own Travel and Tourism Council. And he endlessly loved Hawaii and his `` 'ohana,'' ``family,'' and never stopped giving back. Richard ``Doc'' Kelley, an amazing and unforgettable life. From all of us to you and yours, mahalo, and aloha. ____________________”