STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1792
Honolulu, Hawaii
President of the Senate
Twenty-Third State Legislature
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 531 and 532, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
Commission on the Status of Women
G.M. No. 531 |
MONA M. CHANG VIERRA, Ed.D., for a term to expire 06-30-2009; and |
G.M. No. 532 |
CAROL ANN PHILIPS, for a term to expire 06-30-2009, |
begs leave to report as follows:
MONA M. CHANG VIERRA earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Hawaii at Manoa as well as a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California. Since 1966 Dr. Chang Vierra has served as an elementary and secondary school teacher in English, Speech, and Creative Writing. In addition, Dr. Chang Vierra has served as an Education Specialist with the Department of Education. Dr. Chang Vierra is also active in the community and serves on the Board of Directors of the YWCA as well as other community organizations.
Testimony in support of Dr. Chang Vierra was submitted by a State Representative, the Director of St. Clements School, the Community Entrepreneurs Foundation, and one individual.
Your Committee finds that Dr. Chang Vierra possesses the experience, knowledge, and familiarity with the various issues confronting women in Hawaii as well as the important mission and role of this Commission.
CAROL ANN PHILIPS earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business from the University of Hawaii-West Oahu. Ms. Philips founded and serves as the Executive Producer of the World Championship of Women's Bodyboarding competition that attracts female bodyboarders from around the world. In addition, Ms. Philips is the Executive Secretary for the Association of Women Bodyboarders, an organization that introduces women to the sport of bodyboarding and promotes fair competition.
Testimony in support of Ms. Philips was submitted by the Association of Women Bodyboarders, the Hawaii Women's Law Center, and four individuals.
Your Committee finds that Ms. Philips' extensive background and leadership role in female sports as well as familiarity with important women's issues in the community not only brings a unique perspective to the work of the Commission, but also makes her qualified to serve on this Commission.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs 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 Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs,
COLLEEN HANABUSA, Chair |
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