STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4089

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 734, 744, 745

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 734, 744, and 745, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

King Kamehameha Celebration Commission

 

G.M. No. 734

IAN JAMES CUSTINO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026;

 

G.M. No. 744

MARK CRABBE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022; and

 

G.M. No. 745

MARK CRABBE,

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 Ian James Custino and Mark Crabbe for service on the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

 

IAN JAMES CUSTINO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Ian James Custino from the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission and King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade Kona.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Custino's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify him for reappointment to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  Mr. Custino graduated from Kamehameha Schools, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Hawaii, his Master of Science degree in Psychology from Walden University, and is a candidate for a Doctor of Philosophy degree at Walden University.  He is currently a project manager for community engagement at Kamehameha Schools, where he plans and implements community engagement projects to achieve Kamehameha Schools' strategic goals.  Mr. Custino is also a contractor with the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, where he assists the board in making strategic organizational decisions by providing them with data and reports on community engagement projects.  Mr. Custino's commitment to public service and the community is also evidenced by his engagement with various organizations, including the Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club, Hale O Na Ali‘i O Hawai‘i, Project Management Institute, Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, Emergency Management Professionals – HI, and Waikiki Surf Club Board of Directors.

 

     Your Committee notes that section 8-5(a)(3), Hawaii Revised Statutes, requires the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission to have one member representing Hale O Na Ali‘i O Hawai‘i ‘Ahahui Po‘o.  Mr. Custino has been a member of the Commission fulfilling this statutory requirement since 2019, and if reappointed, will continue to serve in this capacity.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Custino's professional expertise and knowledge in community engagement and relationship building and management of community engagement projects, as well as his commitment to public service and the community, will continue to be valuable assets to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ian James Custino be reappointed to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

 

MARK CRABBE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominations for the appointment and reappointment of Mark Crabbe from the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

 

     Upon review of the testimony and Mr. Crabbe's qualifications, your Committee finds that Mr. Crabbe's background and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment and reappointment to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  Mr. Crabbe is a retired member of the United States Air Force with over thirty-eight years of service with its Military Administration Office Management, where he managed the Executive Administration Office for command leadership.  Mr. Crabbe was a long time member of the highly recognized Royal Guards of the Hawaii National Guard.  Mr. Crabbe is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools and has served as a class representative and officer.  In this capacity, Mr. Crabbe has engaged in numerous volunteer service projects for the community and Kamehameha Schools.

 

     Your Committee notes that section 8-5(a)(5), Hawaii Revised Statutes, requires the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission to have one member representing the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association.  The appointment and reappointment of Mr. Crabbe to the Commission will fulfill this statutory requirement.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Crabbe's background and commitment to public service, including his seventeen years of active engagement with Kamehameha Schools as a class representative and officer will be valuable assets to the Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mark Crabbe be appointed and reappointed to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts 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 Labor, Culture and the Arts,

 

 

 

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair