STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2902

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 286, 287

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. 286 and 287, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission

G.M. No. 286	MARY BEGIER, for a term to expire 6-30-2014; and
G.M. No. 287	PETER LARRY ROSEGG, 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 State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission.

     Testimony in support of Mary Begier was submitted by the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Hawai‘i Association of REALTORS.

     Mary Begier is Principal Broker and owner of Mary Begier Realty, with offices on the islands of Hawaii and Oahu, a business she has owned since 1998.  She has thirty years of real estate experience and has participated in professional development courses and training programs throughout her real estate career.  Ms. Begier is an active member of national and regional professional realtor organizations and the recipient of numerous awards and honors.  In addition, she has an extensive commitment to community service through her volunteer work with civic, business, and culture and arts organizations.  Ms. Begier is a reappointment to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission, where she has been involved in grants activities.

     Testimony in support of Peter Larry Rosegg was submitted by the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Hawai‘i Arts Alliance.

     Peter Larry Rosegg is Senior Corporate Relations Specialist with Hawaiian Electric Company, a position he has held since 2003.  He has over thirty years experience in public relations, as a communications specialist in both the private sector and government, as a journalist, and college instructor.  Mr. Rosegg has a B.A. from Columbia University, New York City, and both an M.B.A. and an M.A. in Asian Studies from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.  He is active in a wide range of cultural, community, civic, and professional organizations.  Mr. Rosegg is a reappointment to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission, where he has been active in communications and public awareness for the Commission.

     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