STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1776
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2005
RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 391, 447
Honorable Robert Bunda
President of the Senate
Twenty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2005
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Media, Arts, Science, and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 391 and 447, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission
G.M. No. 391 |
SANDRA ALBANO, for a term to expire 06-30-2008; and |
G.M. No. 447 |
BINA MOSSMAN CHUN, for a term to expire 06-30-2009, |
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission.
Your Committee received testimony in support of the appointment of SANDRA ALBANO from six individuals. After her retirement from ITT Sheraton Hotels Hawaii in 1996, with over thirty years with the company, Ms. Albano began a second career as the vice president of sales and marketing for Travel Planners, Inc., Hawaii, a meetings and events planning and coordinating company. In addition, Ms. Albano teaches courses at the University of Hawaii Travel Industry Management School, is a member of several trade organizations, and serves on the Hawaii Theatre Center board of directors. In response to questions posed by your Committee, Ms. Albano declared her dedication to making culture and the arts available to Hawaii's children, particularly those with limited access for social and economic reasons. She also spoke of her understanding of the budgetary challenges the commission faces, and her intention to promote alternative funding sources.
Your Committee received testimony in support of the appointment of BINA MOSSMAN CHUN from five individuals. Ms. Chun earned a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Hawaii and a master's degree in political science from the University of Kansas. She has had extensive experience in the fields of governmental affairs, land development, planning, and publishing in the past twenty years. She formerly owned and operated an art gallery in Honolulu that showcased the products of local artists. Ms. Chun has had a lifetime interest in the preservation and perpetuation of Hawaii's history, arts, and culture. In response to questions posed by your Committee, Ms. Chun expressed her conviction that the arts enhance the quality of life for Hawaii's residents and visitors alike. She also attested that her knowledge of additional sources of funding from both federal and private sector sources will be an important asset to the commission.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Media, Arts, Science, 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.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Media, Arts, Science, and Technology,
____________________________ CAROL FUKUNAGA, Chair |
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