STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3541

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 737, 738

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 737 and 738, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Language Access Advisory Council

G.M. No. 737	TULPE DAY, for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and
G.M. No. 738	TULPE DAY, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Tulpe Day for service on the Language Access Advisory Council.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Tulpe Day from the Department of Health and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Day's professional experience, background, and desire to serve her community qualify her for consideration for appointment and reappointment to the Language Access Advisory Council. Your Committee notes that Ms. Day has been an Immigration Information Office specialist for the County of Hawaii for five years. Previously, Ms. Day served as an employment counselor for Goodwill Industries of Hawaii and Interim Director of Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Island Community Office. Your Committee further notes Ms. Day is also an active member in professional and community organizations, including Micronesians United. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Day has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her extensive experience in language access service will enhance the effectiveness of the Language Access Advisory Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Tulpe Day be appointed and reappointed to the Language Access Advisory Council based on her background, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health 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 Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair