STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1665

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 789

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 789, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

State Rehabilitation Council

 

G.M. No. 789

GWEN KELIIHOOMALU,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history and resume submitted by the nominee and finds Gwen Keliihoomalu to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the State Rehabilitation Council.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Gwen Keliihoomalu from one individual.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Keliihoomalu's extensive background in vocational rehabilitation also qualifies her to serve on the State Rehabilitation Council.  Ms. Keliihoomalu is currently a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant at Kala & Associates, Inc., providing, among other things, services to clients in meeting problems of personal, social, and vocational adjustment.  Having worked with individuals with disabilities for over forty years, Ms. Keliihoomalu has developed expertise working with many types of disabilities.  Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Keliihoomalu's past experience on the State Rehabilitation Council demonstrates her willingness to serve.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Keliihoomalu be reappointed to the State Rehabilitation Council based on her professional expertise and dedication to public service.

 

     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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JOSH GREEN, Chair