STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3994

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 563

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 563, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Advisory Board on Veterans' Services

 

G.M. No. 563

DONNA SHIMIZU,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Donna Shimizu for service on the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Donna Shimizu from the Office of the Adjutant General; State Office of Veterans Services; State Veterans Advisory Board; County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division; and five individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Shimizu's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify her for appointment to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services as a member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Shimizu currently serves on several community boards including the Hawaii National Guard State Advisory Council, Big Island National Guard Retiree Association, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, and Hau‘oli Street Neighborhood Watch.  Ms. Shimizu formerly served in the Hawaii Air National Guard for over thirty-five years as an administrative specialist and guard member from 1976 through 2001 and as a recruiter and retention noncommissioned officer from 2001 through 2011.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Donna Shimizu be appointed to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

     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