STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1762

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 670

 

 

 

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. 670, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission

 

G.M. No. 670

LLOYD UNEBASAMI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Lloyd Unebasami for service on the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mr. Unebasami from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Unebasami has over twenty-five years of experience in Hawaii's government administration and finance, serving as Director of Finance for the Research Corporation for the University of Hawaii; Interim President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer for the Hawaii Tourism Authority; Administrator for the State Procurement Office; Deputy Comptroller for the Department of Accounting and General Services; Deputy Director for the Department of Taxation; and Administrative Services Officer for the Hawaii Community Development Authority.  Mr. Unebasami has enjoyed music throughout his life and participated in many of Hawaii's most distinguished school bands and music programs, including the Hawaii Youth Symphony and the University of Hawaii band.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Unebasami's experience and passion for the arts will be great assets to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission.

 

     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