STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1555

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 522, 523

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 522 and 523, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Enhanced 911 Board

G.M. No. 522	JEFFREY RIEWER, for a term to expire 06-30-2022; and
G.M. No. 523	CLYDE HOLOKAI, for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Jeffrey Riewer and Clyde Holokai for service on the Enhanced 911 Board.

jeffery riewer

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Jeffery Riewer from the Enhanced 911 Board, Maui Police Department, and four individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Jeffery Riewer's experience, knowledge, and dedication to service qualify him for reappointment to the Enhanced 911 Board as a member from a wireless communication service provider, pursuant to paragraph 138-2(a)(2), Hawaii Revised Statutes. Your Committee notes that Mr. Riewer has over twenty years of knowledge and experience in wireless communications. Mr. Riewer is currently the Lead Network/Sales Support Manager, Principle Technical Engineer, and Enhanced 911 Coordinator for AT&T Mobility Hawaii. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Riewer has served on the Enhanced 911 Board since 2014 and is currently the chair of its Education subcommittee. Mr. Riewer's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Enhanced 911 Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Jeffery Riewer be reappointed to the Enhanced 911 Board based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

clyde holokai

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Clyde Holokai from the Maui Police Department and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Clyde Holokai's background and desire to serve his community qualify him to be appointed to the Enhanced 911 Board as the public safety answering point representative from Maui. Your Committee notes that Mr. Holokai has been in law enforcement for over twenty-seven years. Mr. Holokai is currently the Assistant Chief of the Maui Police Department's Support Services Bureau. Previously, Mr. Holokai was the Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division, Captain of the Kihei Patrol District, and Captain of the Technical Services Section, all within the Maui Police Department. Your Committee finds that Mr. Holokai has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his extensive experience in public safety will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Enhanced 911 Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Clyde Holokai be appointed to the Enhanced 911 Board based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Government Operations 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 Government Operations,

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SHARON MORIWAKI, Chair