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