HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Senator Henry J.C. Aquino released a statement on Wednesday announcing his retirement from the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

Senator Henry J.C. Aquino represents District 19, Pearl City, Waipahu, West Loch Estates, Hono‘uli‘uli, Ho‘opili.

His retirement is effective on Nov. 30.

Senator Aquino has served a combined 17 years in the Hawaiʻi State Legislature, first as a Representative for District 38, chairing the Committee on Transportation.

The statement he gave is as follows:

“It has been an honor to represent residents, neighbors, supporters, friends and family in the Hawaiʻi State Senate. I’ve also had the opportunity to serve with amazing colleagues, past and present, who have worked hard to address the needs of our great State—an absolute privilege to have serve

See Full Page