STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1512

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 292, 421

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Economic Development and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 292 and 421, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

King Kamehameha Celebration Commission

G.M. No. 292	ALBERTA L. SANDERS, for a term to expire 6-30-2012.; and
G.M. No. 421	JACQUELINE L. ROSSETTI, for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Alberta L. Sanders and Jacqueline L. Rossetti to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Alberta L. Sanders was submitted by the Department of Accounting and General Services and three concerned individuals.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Alberta L. Sanders was born and raised in Hawaii and has immersed herself into the Hawaiian culture and heritage throughout her life.  She has extensive experience working with the people of various communities and has helped to coordinate many community events and celebrations.  Alberta L. Sanders' experiences while serving as the Vice President of the Ahahui Kaahumanu has sharpened her public speaking, project planning, and communication skills.

     Your Committee finds that confirmation of Alberta L. Sanders to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission will bring an enthusiastic individual who will perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and legacy of King Kamehameha.

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Jacqueline L. Rossetti was submitted by the Department of Accounting and General Services and three concerned individuals.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Jacqueline L. Rossetti has an extensive background in the study and promotion of the Hawaiian culture and music.  She has spent time working as a Hawaiiana consultant and educator, as well as promoting and coordinating various Hawaiian celebrations, recognition events, and music awards.  Jacqueline L. Rossetti has made a career in the local broadcasting industry and co-founded the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.  Her willingness to work with people in the community on all matters pertaining to Hawaiian culture, heritage, and music has been unsurpassed.

     Your Committee finds that Jacqueline L. Rossetti will be a tremendous asset to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission in helping them achieve their goals by successfully carrying out each of the Commission's celebrations.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development and Technology that are 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 Economic Development and Technology,

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CAROL FUKUNAGA, Chair