STAND. COM. REP. NO. 837

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 599

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 599, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund

G.M. No. 599

ELVIRA LO, for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Elvira Lo to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Hurricane Relief Fund.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Elvira Lo from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Lo's extensive business experience, commitment to the community, and proven leadership experience qualify her for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Hurricane Relief Fund.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Lo has distinguished herself as a business leader and has founded and managed several successful retail and real estate businesses.  Ms. Lo was the recipient of the Governor's Exporter of the Year Award by the State of Hawaii in 2000 and the recipient of the Hawaii Small Business Exporter of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration in 2001.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Lo has served on a variety of professional and cultural organizations, including the Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii, Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, and Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association.  Ms. Lo has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibility of board members and has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Hurricane Relief Fund based on her knowledge, experience, and leadership abilities.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair