Bill Burgess Memorial Service 

From Grassroot Institute March 25, 2016

"A memorial service for H. William Burgess will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 4:00PM at the Pacific Club at 1451 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu. Aloha Business Attire. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, Bill's family invites you to make a contribution in Bill's memory to one of the following organizations: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, Mediation Center of the Pacific, Heritage Foundation or Hillsdale College. Contributions may be given to the family at the service, or mailed c/o Keli'i Akina, 335 Merchant Street #3377, Honolulu, HI 96801."

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The Passing of Bill Burgess

From Grassroot Institute, March 17, 2016

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of long-time Grassroot Institute supporter, Bill Burgess, on Wednesday of this week. Bill was a leader in his profession and in the fight to preserve the Aloha Spirit, and he was also a dear friend to myself, Chairman Dick Rowland and many of you as well.

Bill gave exemplary service to the people of Hawaii, and we strive to carry on his legacy here at Grassroot. He was a great man, and we stand on his shoulders in many of our battles.

I know that Bill will be greatly missed by all of us, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Sandra and his family in this time of grief.

As soon as available, our office will have information on his memorial service.

Aloha,

Keli'i Akina

President/CEO

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SA: Honolulu attorney fought race-exclusive programs  "Burgess brought suit in federal court with 13 plaintiffs in Arakaki v. State of Hawaii seeking to invalidate racial restrictions on candidates running for the OHA board. He won."