Council renames Pearl City District Park pool for longtime coach Ken Suenaga

The Honolulu City Council approved a resolution to rename the Pearl City District Park pool the Ken Suenaga Pearl City District Park pool in recognition of Ken Suenaga’s decades of community service and swim coaching.

Council Member Tupelo presented the measure and described Suenaga’s background: born in Honolulu on Aug. 18, 1931; a Korean War veteran who served as a U.S. Army combat medic; founder of Pearl City High School’s swim team and longtime coach and mentor who led swimmers to Oahu Interscholastic Association titles and produced state, regional and collegiate athletes. Tupelo said Suenaga had been an active community member and was present at the pool’s rededication.

The council adopted CR 273 and Resolution 205-202 without recorded objections. Members and the presenter expressed gratitude to Suenaga and his family for long-term service to youth and the community.