STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1760

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 641

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 641, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawai'i Workforce Development Council

G.M. No. 641

EDWARD RICHARDSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Major General Edward Richardson for service on the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Major General Richardson from the Workforce Development Council, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and one individual.

Your Committee finds that Major General Richardson served as the Adjutant General of the State of Hawaii, Military Commander of the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard, and Director of the State Civil Defense. Your Committee notes that Major General Richardson served on the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council and was an active member of the Board, having served as Chair of the Military and Veteran Affairs Committee and member of the Executive Committee. The Military and Veteran Affairs Committee has been focused on discussing ways to develop a transition program for outgoing veterans so that they can more smoothly move into Hawaii's workforce. According to his own testimony, Major General Richardson believes that he can help the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council work collaboratively with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii's Military Affairs Council and transition offices from various services to support veterans and find them suitable employment. Based on his leadership skills, knowledge, experience, military background, and commitment to public service and veterans, your Committee finds that Major General Richardson will continue to be an asset to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts 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 Labor, Culture and the Arts,

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair