Harbors Welcome to the Harbors ‘Ohana Maria Rivera!
By: Dung Vo
I’m happy to let you know that Maria Rivera is our new Harbors Engineering Secretary beginning October 4, 2021.
Prior to joining the state, she worked for fifteen years at Maui Divers Jewelry.
She was previously Secretary in the Accounting Division at DAGS for one and a half years, which was also her first position in the state.
She is excited to join Harbors and looks forward to working with everyone.
In her spare time, Maria enjoys traveling and trying new restaurants.
Highways
Gifted Painting of HDOT Highways Displayed in Executive Offices
By: Jai Cunningham
Pattye Wright knew this was the best place for a beautiful painting done by famed Hawaii artist Peter Hayward to hang. It’s the place her father-in-law served as the Hawaii Department of Transportation Director from 1973 until 1977. The painting had been given to E. Alvey Wright years ago, and when he passed away his daughter-in-law wanted it to be shown in the building that was the subject of the painting, Aliiaimoku Hale. It took a few years to happen, but thanks to Ms. Wright’s son Jeffrey Layfield it became a reality on October 22nd when they donated it to Director Jade Butay.
We were able to snap a few pictures that day under the picture of Mr. Wright who hangs on the top row of the former directors of HDOT. So, if you are downtown and get a chance stop by 869 Punchbowl Street and check out the beautiful artwork.
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