SSCR3975

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3975

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 690, 701

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 690 and 701, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hawaii Historic Places Review Board

G.M. No. 690

NICHOLAS BELLUZZO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025; and

G.M. No. 701

WILLIAM CHAPMAN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Nicholas Belluzzo and William Chapman for service on the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board.

NICHOLAS BELLUZZO

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Nicholas Belluzzo from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and nine individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Belluzzo's experience, knowledge, and expertise in archaeology qualify him for appointment to the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board as a member with a background in archaeology, pursuant to section 6E-5.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Mr. Belluzzo currently serves as the Principal Archaeologist and Director of ASM Affiliates. Your Committee notes that Mr. Belluzzo has also served as a geographic information systems (GIS) specialist for the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division and for the International Archaeological Research Institute, Inc. Presently, Mr. Belluzzo is a doctoral candidate in anthropology, and he has served in a number of professional and academic organizations. Previously, Mr. Belluzzo served as a technical advisor to the Oahu Greenprint and Hawaii Board of Geographic Names. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Belluzzo's specific knowledge on archaeology utilizing GIS will be an asset to the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board to preserve Hawaii's historic identity for future generations. Your Committee therefore recommends that Nicholas Belluzzo be appointed to the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

WILLIAM CHAPMAN

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of William Chapman from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Chapman's experience, knowledge, and expertise in anthropology and architecture qualify him for reappointment to the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board as a professionally qualified member, pursuant to section 6E-5.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Your Committee notes that Dr. Chapman holds a doctoral degree in anthropology and currently serves as Interim Dean for the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture. Dr. Chapman has served in higher education for over thirty years, educating generations of students on the history of architecture, Asian architecture and archaeology, and anthropology. Your Committee additionally finds that Dr. Chapman serves as a board member for the Hawaii Architectural Foundation and Liljestrand Foundation. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Chapman's prior experience on the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board as a member and vice chairperson will continue to be an asset to the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board to preserve Hawaii's historic identity for future generations. Your Committee therefore recommends that William Chapman be appointed to the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Water and Land 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 Water and Land,

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LORRAINE R. INOUYE, Chair