A significant Coolup reserve has been named the Enzo Menara Reserve, to honour a local icon.
The signage honours the late Enzo Lomonto Menara and the love he had for his community.
Enzo was an avid farmer, a father, owner of the butcher shop in Pinjarra, now Pinjarra Meat Supply, and long-serving member of several community groups.
Residents from across the district recently joined Enzo’s close friends and family, Coolup Progress Association members and Shire of Murray councillors and staff at the Recreation Reserve in Murray Street, Coolup for the official name unveiling.
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The idea to change the name was presented to council at its September meeting.
According to shire president David Bolt, the decision to support the suggestion put forward by Coolup Progress Association, was one of the easiest decisions council has made.
“The item received a unanimous vote in favour of the name,” Mr Bolt said.
“Enzo served on Council for an accumulative 27 years and was an effective liaison between the community and council, always striving to achieve the best outcome for the district.
“He selflessly served his community, not as a duty but because it was intrinsic to his giving selfless persona.
“If there ever was evidence of how one person can unite a community, Enzo is it and how befitting to name this key community facility, after such an example.”
According to Coolup Progress Association President Ange Rogers, Enzo’s generous nature “knew no bounds” and the Coolup community is better off for having had Enzo as part of the town.
“We know that by naming this reserve in his honour, his legacy and contribution not only to Coolup but the Shire of Murray and beyond, will never be forgotten,” Ms Rogers said.
The event was further supported by Andrew Thaw of Pinjarra Meat Supply through the provision of sausages for the sausage sizzle which took place following the unveiling, continuing Enzo’s propensity of always donating to a worthy cause.
The Thaw family also collected funds to offset the cost of the signs installed at the facility.
The Enzo Menara Reserve incorporates the Coolup Community Hall, Coolup War Memorial, Tennis Courts and Recreation Reserve.
