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COUNTY OF HAWAII "- •-=1- � ''' STATE OF HAWAII BILL NO. 253 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE NAMING THE SOCCER FIELDS AT HERBERT SHIPMAN PARK IN KEA'AU, DISTRICT OF PUNA, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to name the soccer fields at Herbert Shipman Park, "Buddy Perry Soccer Field," situated in Kea'au, District of Puna, County of Hawai`i, State of Hawai`i. SECTION 2. Background. Born in Honolulu, O`ahu, Justin Masayoshi "Buddy" Perry, of Kea'au and formerly of Kula, Maui, passed away on December 13, 2015, at the age of 38. Buddy worked diligently as a Soil Conservationist with the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. He volunteered and mentored the youth of Puna as an American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) coach for many years, which led him to be the Founder of the Na Hoa 0 Puna Soccer Club in 2009. In this capacity, Buddy served as president, director of coaching, motivator, psychologist, disciplinarian, mentor, nutritionist, trainer, and other roles as needed. The club quickly grew into one of the largest clubs on the island, serving over 100 keiki from ages three to nineteen. In 2009, Buddy Perry was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Instead of calling it quits, Buddy would be seen at the Herbert Shipman Park soccer fields at least three days a week and practically every weekend. He continued to plan drills and lead practices, working tirelessly to create strong teams. He also insisted that Na Hoa 0 Puna Soccer Club provide off-island travel opportunities in order to expose players to different levels of competitive soccer. Buddy's philosophy was that every child who wanted to play competitive soccer should be able to regardless of financial status. To raise funds for travelling teams and the Na Hoa 0 Puna Buddy Perry Scholarship for graduating seniors, Buddy initiated the Na Hoa Cup Tournament, which has been held annually at the Herbert Shipman Park since 2011. This tournament also provides the soccer communities the opportunity to come together to play hard, build relationships, and recognize the growing talent on Hawai`i Island.