STAND. COM. REP. NO. 606

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 607

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 607, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Hawaii Paroling Authority

 

G.M. No. 607

GENE DEMELLO JR,

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 Gene DeMello, Jr. for service on the Hawaii Paroling Authority.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Gene DeMello, Jr. from the Department of Public Safety, Hawaii Paroling Authority, and ten individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. DeMello's experience, knowledge, background, and commitment to public service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Hawaii Paroling Authority.  Your Committee notes that Mr. DeMello has spent over thirty years in community corrections and has dedicated his entire career to transitioning incarcerated individuals as they return to life in the community.  For the majority of his career, Mr. DeMello was with the United States Probation Office as a Probation Officer, Supervisor, and Assistant Deputy Chief until he retired after twenty-eight years of service.  Mr. DeMello has the knowledge base and skill set to make critical decisions and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Hawaii Paroling Authority.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. DeMello be appointed to the Hawaii Paroling Authority based on his knowledge, experience, loyalty, integrity, commitment, and dedication to the mission of the Hawaii Paroling Authority.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs 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 Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs,

 

 

 

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CLARENCE K. NISHIHARA, Chair