STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3300

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 645

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 645, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Island Burial Council, Island of Hawaii

 

G.M. No. 645

TRAVEN APIKI,

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 Traven Apiki for service on the Island Burial Council for the Island of Hawaii.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Traven Apiki from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Apiki's experience and background as a State Historic Preservation Division volunteer qualifies him for appointment on the Island Burial Council for the Island of Hawaii.  Mr. Apiki currently assists staff on site visits for the State Historic Preservation Division and has done so since 2019.  He additionally reviews and provides administrative assistance regarding legacy burial council documents and burial treatment plans.  Mr. Apiki is currently employed as an Activity Coordinator for Pacific Discovery, a travel based education program.  His skills with planning, development, and execution of activities will be an asset to the Council.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Traven Apiki be appointed to the Island Burial Council for the Island of Hawaii based on his experience, background, and commitment to historic preservation.

 

     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