NEWS RELEASE
                           Public Communications Division
                            Department of Customer Services
                            City & County of Honolulu
                            523-4385

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 22, 2001
Contact:  Ann Niino, phone 527-6078

Mayor Jeremy Harris will participate in a tree-planting ceremony to commemorate the 75^th anniversary of the Honolulu Lions Club on Friday (Oct. 26), 11:00 a.m. at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park.  Joining in the ceremony will be individuals from Japan representing the Hiroshima, Osaka-Minami, Kurashiki-Achi and Higashi-Osaka Nishi Lions Clubs.

The planting of the monkeypod tree is intended to symbolize hope for world peace and friendship among all people. In honor of this occasion, the Lions will unveil a bronze plaque imbedded in a concrete apron near the tree. Two Victorian-style benches also are being presented as gifts from the Lions Clubs to beautify and enhance the use of the popular urban park.

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