STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1766

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 667

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 667, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems

G.M. No. 667

DAVID DE LUZ JR, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history and resume submitted by David De Luz, Jr. for service on the board of directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of David De Luz, Jr. from the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. De Luz's background and experience qualify him for appointment to the board of directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems. Mr. De Luz is a well respected member of the Hilo community and his ideas and vision for boosting the economic recovery of the State will lend valuable insights to the Board. Born and raised in East Hawaii, Mr. De Luz received his degree in business administration from Creighton University and since 1986 has been working in the family business, David S. De Luz Sr. Enterprises, Inc., which operates Big Island Toyota, De Luz Chevrolet, Kukaiau Ranch, and Hawaii Beef Producers. Your Committee notes that Mr. De Luz has an established history serving the Big Island community on various boards and commissions, including Junior Achievement of Hawaii; Rotary Club of Hilo Bay; Boy Scouts of America, Aloha Council/Big Island; Crime Stoppers, East Hawaii; Hawaii Community FCU; County of Hawaii Department of Water Supply; and County of Hawaii Workforce Development Board, among many other local organizations. His commitment and dedication to the Big Island community and his reputation as a prominent member of the East Hawaii business community will be valuable assets to the board and therefore your Committee recommends that Mr. De Luz be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism 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 Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism,

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GLENN WAKAI, Chair