Honolulu Reporter

Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following announcement on Nov. 23.

Serving his community was the core of Breene Harimoto. The list of  organizations through which he worked to realize an astonishing amount  of accomplishments is extraordinary; though his humility was  unmistakable. This ability to work seamlessly in the pursuit of  improving our island is but an example of the reasons we proudly  announce the renaming of Mānana Community Park to the Breene Harimoto  Mānana Community Park in honor of the late State Senator, City  Councilmember, Deputy Director, Board Chair and incomparable community  leader.

Today, a small ceremony was held at this popular park location to  unveil three new signs bearing the name of the Waipahū High School  graduate. Joining Breene’s family in this ceremony were Mayor Kirk  Caldwell, Councilmember Brandon Elefante, Honolulu Parks and Recreation  Director Michele Nekota and park staff.

“Today is but a small token of appreciation we can make in honoring  this gentle but committed, dedicated, and diligent civil servant,” said  Mayor Kirk Caldwell. “Already his legacy in this very park is cemented  through the funds he helped appropriate to build park facilities and  assist youth-oriented programs. I am encouraged that his legacy will  continue through the work of Councilmember Elefante, who worked with  Councilmember Harimoto during his time at the City. Breene built this  foundation of unwavering civil service, and I hope future generations  will know his name and follow his example of righteous service to one’s  community.”

The renaming of this park is in accordance with Honolulu City Council Resolution 20-190,  introduced by Councilmember Brandon Elefante. To get a full idea of the  many contributions and years of service provided by Breene, we  recommend the public to read this resolution.

“This is a great way to honor Senator Hairmoto’s lifetime of tireless  service to the community” said Councilmember Brandon Elefante. “Parks  are places of joy, places of fun, and places to play for family and  community. That was Senator Harimoto’s life’s work---building better  families and communities.  We were all lucky to be a part of his  journey. This beautiful park will sit forever in tribute to his  dedication and perseverance in serving us all!”

Located at 1310 Waimano Home Road in Pearl City, the Breene Harimoto  Mānana Community Park features a variety of park amenities within its  14-acres, including: playcourts, a skate park, numerous ball fields, and  recreation rooms.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service, other accommodations due to a  disability, or an interpreter for a language other than English in  reference to this announcement, please call DPR at (808) 768-3003 on  weekdays from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. or email parks@honolulu.gov

Original source can be found here.