STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2899

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 280, 281, 279

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Economic Development and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 280, 281, and 279, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council

G.M. No. 280	MICHAEL J. MURAKOSHI, for a term to expire 6-30-2010;
G.M. No. 281	MICHAEL J. MURAKOSHI, for a term to expire 6-30-2014; and
G.M. No. 279	JENNIFER L. ZELKO, for a term to expire 6-30-2014,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee 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 Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council.

     Testimony in support of Michael J. Murakoshi was submitted by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; the Mayor of the County of Kaua‘i; Big Save, Inc.; and Pahio Development, Inc.

Michael J. Murakoshi is Senior Vice-President and Regional Manager, Kauai Region Office for First Hawaiian Bank, where he is responsible for seven Kauai branches.  He is a graduate of Whittier College with a degree in Business and Political Science, and the Pacific Coast Banking School.  Mr. Murakoshi is active in a wide range of community and civic organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Friends of Kauai Aloha Endowment, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Hotel Association, and Contractors Association of Kauai, among many others.  He is a reappointment to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, after serving as an interim appointee.

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

Jennifer L. Zelko is an Associate Attorney with the law firm of Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris, ALC, and has practiced law in Hilo, Hawaii, since 2004.  She is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association and the Hawaii County Bar Association.  Ms. Zelco holds a B.A. degree from the University of Hawaii at Hilo, and J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law.  She is active in community organizations including the YWCA Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, and University of Hawaii Alumni Association.  Ms. Zelco is a new appointee to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council.

     Written testimony presented to the 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