STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3214

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 638

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 638, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority

G.M. No. 638

DENNIS WONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Dennis Wong for service on the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Dennis Wong from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; and Hawaii State Energy Office.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Wong's experience, knowledge, and dedication in serving on the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority qualify him for reappointment to the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority as a public member, pursuant to section 196-63, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Your Committee notes that Mr. Wong is currently a Senior Business Advisor at the Hawaii Small Business Development Center. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Wong has held various management and leadership roles throughout his forty-one years of experience in business and financial industries. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Wong was appointed to the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority in 2020 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of a public member of the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. His experience and knowledge in reviewing and approving loan requests will continue to be assets to the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dennis Wong be reappointed to the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

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