STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3298

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 703

 

 

 

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. 703, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Island Burial Council, Islands of Kauai and Niihau

 

G.M. No. 703

BRUCE ROBINSON,

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 Bruce Robinson for service on the Island Burial Council for the Islands of Kauai and Niihau.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Bruce Robinson from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Hawaii State Aha Moku.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Robinson's experience and knowledge qualify him for appointment to the Island Burial Council for the Islands of Kauai and Niihau.  Mr. Robinson is one of the owners of the island of Niihau and has been the island manager for fifty-two years.  Mr. Robinson is fluent in Niihau Hawaiian and is deeply invested in preserving Hawaiian culture and lineage.  Mr. Robinson has previously served two terms on the Island Burial Council and his unique background and perspectives make him a unique and critical asset to the Council.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Bruce Robinson be appointed to the Island Burial Council for the Islands of Kauai and Niihau based on his vast experience, knowledge, and dedication.

 

     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