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Honolulu City Council presents honorary certificates to community groups, school teams and retiring clerk
Summary
The City Council honored community organizations, school athletic programs and longtime City Clerk Glenn Takahashi in a ceremonial session that recognized reentry services, water workers, mobile health outreach, multiple school anniversaries and state championship teams.
The Honolulu City Council presented honorary certificates during a morning session recognizing community organizations, school teams and retiring City Clerk Glenn I. Takahashi.
Council member Talbott presented the first award to Matt Taufete'e and First LAP (Life After Prison), saying the program founded Jan. 10, 2002, has helped “more than 1,000 men” and offers reentry support and community cleanups. Talbott said, “No one is beyond saving,” and thanked Taufete'e and program staff for their work helping men rebuild their lives.
Council Chair Waters recognized March 2026 as March for Water Month and thanked the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, the Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675 and the Honolulu Board of Water Supply for their service.…
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