STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 1008
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 691
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-First State Legislature
Regular Session of 2021
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 691, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:
Island Burial
Council, Islands of Kauai and Niihau
G.M. No. 691 |
CAROL LOVELL, for a term to expire 06-30-2025, |
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Carol Lovell for service on the Island Burial Council, islands of Kauai and Niihau.
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Carol Lovell from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, and two individuals.
Ms. Lovell is a resident of Anahola, Kauai,
and has been serving on the Island Burial Council for the islands of Kauai and
Niihau for the past five years. She previously
served as the Kauai Museum Director for fourteen years, where she gained insight
into Hawaiian history, culture, and burial practices. In that capacity, she became knowledgeable and
gained experience in working with the Native American Grave Repatriation Act. Her responsibilities as Director also included
attendance at Island Burial Council meetings, where she became familiar with
Hawaii's laws and rules regarding native Hawaiian burials. Ms. Lovell was also fortunate to have been
mentored by well-known and respected kupuna of Kauai. Through that mentorship, she learned proper
protocol surrounding cultural artifacts and gained a respect for traditional
knowledge and cultural resources. Your
Committee finds that Carol Lovell's knowledge and experience will continue to
be valuable assets to the Island Burial Council for islands of Kauai and Niihau.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Affairs,
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____________________________ MAILE S.L. SHIMABUKURO, Chair |
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