STAND. COM. REP. NO. 482

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 623

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 623, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Commission on Fatherhood

G.M. No. 623

SHANNON CARRIER, for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history and statements submitted by the nominee and finds Shannon Carrier to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Commission on Fatherhood.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Shannon Carrier from the Department of Human Services and two individuals.

     Mr. Carrier is currently employed as the Director of Ohana Support Services with the Maui Family Support Services, a non-profit organization in Maui that helps families with family strengthening programs and activities.  As Director, Mr. Carrier is responsible for developing and implementing outreach plans to engage fathers, facilitating a safe group for parenting teens and young adults, and providing education and support services for fathers and male caregivers.

     Mr. Carrier has worked with fathers and families for over twenty years.  For the past six years, he has been involved in mentoring, teaching, and assisting men in their role as fathers.

     Mr. Carrier indicated in his personal statement that he hopes to represent Maui County fathers and families and their unique needs.  He also wants to see fatherhood involvement set as a priority and increased understanding of the critical role fathers play in the family and community.

     Mr. Carrier is a proud father of four daughters and is familiar with the issues, challenges, and joys of fatherhood.

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Carrier's past experiences, as well as his continuing commitment to issues relating to fatherhood, will be great assets to the Commission.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Human Services 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 Human Services,

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SUZANNE CHUN OAKLAND, Chair