From Kim Chee to City Hall

By: Natalie

 

Born in Kea`au

in 1939.

Father died when

he was 15 years old.

Made a living

weaving lauhala.

No time to learn

or play

ball games.

Helped his mom

with the

Kea`au Kim Chee business.

Worked his way to college,

even earned a

Master’s Degree.

Teacher

and then

Civil Defense Director.

Important job,

because he kept

us safe.

Ran for major for the county of Hawaii

with no previous experience

…and won!

He always thinks

of others’ needs

before his own --

Even escorted a

girl to her senior prom!

From Kim Chee to

City Hall…

His name is…

Harry!

 

 

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