STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1551

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 589, 590, 591, 592

 

 

 

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. 589, 590, 591, and 592, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council

 

G.M. No. 589

HANS H. CHUN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013;

 

G.M. No. 590

CAROL M. JUNG,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013;

 

G.M. No. 591

MICHAEL J. MURAKOSHI,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010; and

 

G.M. No. 592

JENNIFER L. ZELKO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds Hans H. Chun, Carol M. Jung, Michael J. Murakoshi, and Jennifer L. Zelko to have the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council.

 

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Hans H. Chun was submitted by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and three concerned individuals.

 

     Dr. Chun received his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and Business Management, Master's degree in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations, and his Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership with a specialty in Public Relations from the University of the Pacific.  Dr. Chun is presently a Public Affairs Officer with the United States Navy Reserve, a Director of the Navy League of the United States, and a Faculty Instructor at the Axia College of the University of Phoenix. 

 

     Dr. Chun's education and professional experience providing support for public relations and marketing, community relations, and event coordination will serve the Council well in their mission to assist and empower Hawaii's communities. 

 

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Carol M. Jung was submitted by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and three concerned individuals. 

 

     Ms. Jung received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and her Juris Doctor from the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law.  She is presently of Counsel and a Member of Jung & Vassar, P.C. and a Director for Family Support Services.  Ms. Jung has extensive management and coordination experience, including as Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the National Democratic Committee in Washington D.C.  She satisfies the requirement that a member represent West Hawaii.

 

     Ms. Jung has demonstrated strong ethical standards, diligence, a creative ability, and a high level of volunteerism.  She has represented many Hawaii-based business clients and has an informed understanding of the community's needs.

 

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Michael J. Murakoshi was submitted by a member of the House of Representatives, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, the Kauai County Mayor, Big Save Inc., Pahio Resorts, the Koa Trading Company, and one concerned individual.

 

     Mr. Murakoshi has worked for First Hawaiian Bank for more than forty years, and presently serves as the Senior Vice President and Kauai Region Manager.  He is a Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu and Chairperson of the Kauai Advisory Council, a Governor for the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, the Treasurer of the Kauai Housing Development Corporation, and a member of many other organizations.  Mr. Murakoshi satisfies the requirement that a member represent Kauai.

 

     Mr. Murakoshi has extensive experience evaluating the financial needs for large and small businesses, non-profit organizations, and other entities.  He can offer a balanced perspective regarding the socio-economic potential that a project may bring to the community it proposes to serve. 

 

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Jennifer L. Zelko was submitted by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and one concerned individual.

 

     Ms. Zelko received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and her Juris Doctor from the Gonzaga University School of Law.  She is presently an attorney with Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington, and Harris, Vice President of the YWCA of Hawaii Island, a Board member of the University of Hawaii at Hilo Alumni, and Chairperson of the East Hawaii Council of Advisors.  Ms. Zelko satisfies the requirement that a member represent East Hawaii.

 

     Ms. Zelko's extensive professional experience as an attorney working with local developers and government agencies to provide affordable housing and community-based development will bring valuable insight to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council.

 

     Written testimony presented to your Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     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