STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3603

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, and 582, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

King Kamehameha Celebration Commission

 

G.M. No. 577

LOUISE ALINA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 578

LOUISE ALINA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024;

 

G.M. No. 579

OLIVIA MANN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023;

 

G.M. No. 580

KAUHI AHANA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022;

 

G.M. No. 581

GERALDINE MIYAMOTO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021; and

 

G.M. No. 582

LYAH KAMA-DRAKE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Louise Alina, Olivia Mann, Kauhi Ahana, Geraldine Miyamoto, and Lyah Kama-Drake for service on the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

 

LOUISE ALINA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Louise Alina from the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; Ahahui Kaahumanu, Chapter I, Honolulu; Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs; and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Alina's background and desire to serve her community qualify her for consideration for appointment and reappointment to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Alina has been a professional artist and member of the Windward Artist Guild for over ten years.  Your Committee further notes that Ms. Alina is also active in community organizations, including serving as vice-president of Ahahui Kaahumanu, Chapter I; a member of the Nahiku Community Association; the Kaneohe Senior Center; and a member and auditor of Na Kupuna O Koolau.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Alina has served as an interim member of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission and her knowledge and experience continues to enhance the effectiveness of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Alina be appointed and reappointed to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission based on her background, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

OLIVIA MANN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Olivia Mann from the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors- Mamakakaua, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Mann's expertise and experience and history of community involvement qualify her to be appointed to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  She has been kokua kumu hula, Hālau chanter, and ho‘opa‘a of Hālau Hula O Maiki, sharing its philosophy and legacy since 1984.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Mann was awarded the Pillar of the Hawaiian Community award in 2010, presented by Lodge le Progres De l'Oceanie.  Section 8-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, requires the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission to have at least one member from the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors.  She has been a member of the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors since 2013, and her appointment to the Commission will fulfil the statutory requirement for representation from that organization.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Mann's experience and commitment to the community will be assets to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Mann be appointed to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission based on her background, knowledge, and desire to serve the community.

 

KAUHI AHANA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Kauhi Ahana from the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission and the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ahana's experience and history of community involvement qualify him for appointment to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Ahana possesses considerable experience in administrative and management positions requiring leadership and organizational skills.  Section 8‑5(a)(5), Hawaii Revised Statutes, requires the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission to have at least one member from the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association.  Mr. Ahana is a member of the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association, and his appointment and reappointment to the Commission will fulfil the statutory requirement for representation from that organization.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Kauhi Ahana be appointed to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission based on his background, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

GERALDINE MIYAMOTO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Geraldine Miyamoto from the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Daughters of Hawai‘i, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Miyamoto's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  Your Committee notes that she has been the gift shop manager at Queen Emma Summer Palace and Mission Houses Museum.  Your Committee further notes that Ms. Miyamoto has been an active member in community organizations, including Ahahui Kaahumanu, the Daughters of Hawaii, and Aha Hipuu.  Ms. Miyamoto's professional experience and community involvement will help support the important efforts of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Miyamoto be appointed to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission based on her background, knowledge, and desire to serve the community.

 

LYAH KAMA-DRAKE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Lyah Kama-Drake from the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Kaumualii Chapter No. 3; Kauai Museum; Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs; and seven individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kama-Drake's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Kama-Drake has been a cultural specialist since 2007 where she has planned and organized events, parades, festivals and fundraising activities.  Her professional experience, commitment to education, value of Hawaiian culture, and community service will be assets to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Kama-Drake be appointed to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.


 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts,

 

 

 

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair