Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Science, Arts, and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, and 257, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, résumés, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Your Committee received testimony in support of EIRAYNA K. ADAMS from two individuals. Ms. Adams was born and raised in Hawaii and was educated at the University of Hawaii. Ms. Adams has been an active member in the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors-Mamakakaua, a royal society, for the past forty years. As a member of this royal society, Ms. Adams has served as a Marshall for fifteen years and is currently the Kuhina Nui, the Premier, a position she has held for the past seven years. In addition to her participation in the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors-Mamakakaua, Ms. Adams was also commissioned by the State to work on the interior wooden cornices of the Royal Mausoleum, the Royal pews, and the front entry koa double doors.

CAROLEE K. ARICAYOS graduated from Waipahu High School and currently resides in Kihei, Maui. Ms. Aricayos has served as a Kumu Hula for Pohaikealaha Hula Halau for thirty years. Additionally, Ms. Aricayos was a past Commissioner for the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

Your Committee received testimony in support of ELAINE NICKIE HINES from the Waimanalo Homestead Association and three individuals. Ms. Hines was born in Hilo, Hawaii and educated at Hilo High School. Ms. Hines has participated in the Merrie Monarch Festival since its inception in 1963 and served as a volunteer during Aloha Week in Hawaii for the past fifteen years. Additionally, Ms. Hines has been active in the King Kamehameha Day Celebration and has devoted her time and energy in either decorating or riding a horse or float in the annual King Kamehameha parade.

Your Committee received testimony in support of WHITNEY G.K. SMITH from Garden Isle Quality of the Pacific and three individuals. Mr. Smith was born and raised on Kapahi, Kauai and graduated from Kapaa High School. Mr. Smith is a successful businessman on the island of Kauai working in a variety of family businesses. Mr. Smith is dedicated to working with the people of Kauai to put on a successful floral parade and Ho`olaule`a as part of Kauai's King Kamehameha Celebration.

Your Committee received testimony in support of JENNIFER L. VIERNES from two individuals. Ms. Viernes was born on the island of Maui and graduated from Farrington High School. Ms. Viernes is a member of Kaliko O Kapalai, serving as a Kumu Hula for this Halau that has performed in a number of venues across the State. Additionally, Ms. Viernes has been a member of the Hale O Na Ali`i Society for the past three years, where she helped build and decorate an award winning float entered in the King Kamehameha Parade.

Your Committee received testimony in support of BENJAMIN J. YIM from Maui Divers of Hawaii. Mr. Yim was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and attended Kaimuki High School. Mr. Yim is a member of the Kapahulu Music Club and is dedicated to educating Hawaii's people as well as tourists of the history of King Kamehameha I.

Your Committee finds that these nominees possess a strong commitment to the Native Hawaiian community as well as an understanding of the cultural values unique to Hawaii. Further, these nominees are dedicated to perpetuating and educating others in the history of Hawaii's first monarch. As such, these nominees are well qualified to serve on the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Science, Arts, and Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.