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Huntington Beach council declares Sept. 18 'Colby Aipa Day'
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025‑78 to designate Sept. 18 as Colby Aipa Day, honoring the late surfer. Family members and residents urged adoption during public comment; the council invited the family for a post‑vote photo.
The Huntington Beach City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025‑78 on Dec. 16, declaring Sept. 18 each year as Colby Aipa Day to memorialize the late surfer and celebrate his local ties.
The resolution was introduced by Councilmember Kennedy, who read the measure’s language on the council floor and described Colby Aipa as “a beloved member of the Huntington Beach community” and a Huntington Beach High School graduate. Members of Aipa’s family addressed the council during public comment. Duke Aipa thanked the council and closed his remarks with “Mahalo.”
Supporters in the audience said the declaration will help preserve Colby Aipa’s legacy in the city’s surf community and give schools and groups an annual occasion for civic and educational programs. Amory Hansen, who spoke in favor during the public hearing, urged the council to “show what it means to be” by approving the resolution.
Council moved and seconded the resolution and approved it in a roll‑call vote. After the vote, the mayor invited Duke Aipa and family members to the dais for a photograph.
The resolution encourages residents, schools and organizations to observe the day with programs that celebrate the spirit of aloha and community involvement exemplified by Colby Aipa. The council framed the action as an honorary measure; no fiscal impacts to the city were identified at the meeting.
