STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3560

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 780

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 780, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Natural Area Reserves System Commission

G.M. No. 780

ANGELA HIILEI KAWELO, 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 Angela Hiilei Kawelo for service on the Natural Area Reserves System Commission.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Angela Hiilei Kawelo from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii State Aha Moku Advisory Committee, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Ko‘olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, KEY Project, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Angela Hiilei Kawelo's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Natural Area Reserves System Commission qualify her for reappointment to the Natural Area Reserves System Commission. Your Committee notes that for almost thirteen years, Ms. Kawelo has been the Executive Director of Paepae o He‘eia, a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for an eighty-eight-acre, ancient Hawaiian fishpond on Oahu. Your Committee finds that Ms. Kawelo is an active member of various professional organizations and advisory committees, including Hui Ulu Mea ‘Ai, Papahana Kuaola, Sea Grant Hawai‘i, and KUA. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Kawelo has served as a commissioner on the Natural Area Reserves System Commission since 2016 and as a commissioner on the Legacy Land Conservation Commission since 2017. Ms. Kewalo's knowledge and experience will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Natural Area Reserves System Commission. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Kawelo be reappointed to the Natural Area Reserves System Commission 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 Water and Land 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 Water and Land,

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KAIALI'I KAHELE, Chair