STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3297

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 704

 

 

 

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

 

Island Burial Council, Islands of Maui and Lanai

 

G.M. No. 704

VERNON KALANIKAU,

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 Vernon Kalanikau for service on the Island Burial Council for the Islands of Maui and Lanai.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Vernon Kalanikau from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii State Aha Moku, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kalanikau's background and experiences qualify him for appointment to the Island Burial Council for the Islands of Maui and Lanai.  Mr. Kalanikau was born and raised on the island of Maui and learned the importance of Hawaiian culture and lineage from his parents and grandparents.  For the past four years, Mr. Kalanikau has been participating in the process of determining the final treatment of native Hawaiian skeletal remains that have been discovered inadvertently.  This experience as well as his background as a life-long Maui resident and dedication to his culture make him a great asset to the Council.  Your Committee therefore recommends Vernon Kalanikau for appointment to the Island Burial Council for the Islands of Maui and Lanai based on his background and experience.

 

     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