STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 1762
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 752, 753
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-First State Legislature
Regular Session of 2021
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Environment, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 752 and 753, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
Molokai Irrigation
System Water Users Advisory Board
G.M. No. 752 |
NATHANIEL OSWALD, for a term to expire 06-30-2025; and |
G.M. No. 753 |
FAITH TUIPULOTU, for a term to expire 06-30-2024, |
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Nathaniel Oswald and Faith Tuipulotu for service on the Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board.
NATHANIEL OSWALD
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Nathaniel Oswald from the Department of Agriculture; Larry Jefts Farms, LLC; Hawai‘i Farm Bureau; and two individuals.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Oswald's background, experience, and dedication to public service qualify him for appointment to the Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board. Mr. Oswald currently owns Oswald Nursery Management, LLC and is the President of the Molokai County Farm Bureau. He previously was a production manager and research associate for Monsanto on Molokai, where he was responsible for daily operations and row crop nursey management, directly supervised all field crews, and gained knowledge in crop expectations and multi-season seed production. As an active farmer and user of the Molokai Irrigation System, Mr. Oswald is familiar with the needs and concerns of both users and the system and seeks to explore ways to maintain sustainable access to water. Therefore, your Committee finds that Mr. Oswald has the experience, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community and will be an asset to the Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board as the representative for the Molokai County Farm Bureau.
FAITH TUIPULOTU
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Faith Tuipulotu from the Department of Agriculture, Kalama‘ula Mauka Homestead Association, one member of the House of Representatives, and three individuals.
Upon review of the
testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Tuipulotu's background,
experience, and dedication to public service qualify her for appointment to the
Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board. Ms. Tuipulotu is a third-generation farmer on
Molokai, President of the Molokai Homestead Farmers Alliance, and works with
the University of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture's Cooperative
Extension Service assisting farmers with land preparation and crop
production. She also owns Tuipulotu
Organics LLC where she delivers papayas, butternut squash, and bun long
taro. She is an Organic Inspector for
the Hawaii Organic Farming Association and offers organic certification
services to farmers throughout the State.
Ms. Tuipulotu sees it as her duty to encourage future generations
to learn about farming and assist the State in achieving its goals in doubling
local food production. Therefore, your
Committee finds that Ms. Tuipulotu has the experience, knowledge, and desire to
contribute to the community and will be an asset to the Molokai Irrigation
System Water Users Advisory Board as the representative for the Molokai-Lanai
Soil and Water Conservation District.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Agriculture and Environment 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 Agriculture and Environment,
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____________________________ MIKE GABBARD, Chair |
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