SSCR4019

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4019

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 564, 756, 760

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 564, 756, and 760, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management

G.M. No. 564

RAMONA CURRY,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025;

G.M. No. 756

DARRYL OLIVEIRA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026; and

G.M. No. 760

GERALD SILVA,

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 Ramona Curry, Darryl Oliveira, and Gerald Silva for service on the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management.

RAMONA CURRY

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Ramona Curry from the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency, Hauula Community Association, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Curry's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify her for reappointment to the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management. Your Committee notes that Ms. Curry currently works as an Emergency Management Coordinator at the Los Angeles Police Department's Operations Valley Bureau. Ms. Curry has spent twenty-seven years working for the City of Los Angeles coordinating programs, facilities, employees, and performing complex administrative work. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Curry is a certified Emergency Management Accreditation Program Assessor and has experience as a planner for mass notification exercises. Your Committee notes that Ms. Curry has served as an interim member since November 2021 and believes that Ms. Curry's emergency management experience will continue to be an asset to the Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ramona Curry be reappointed to the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

DARRYL OLIVEIRA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Darryl Oliveira from the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Oliveira's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify him for reappointment to the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management. Your Committee notes that Mr. Oliveira currently works as the Director of Risk Management at HPM Building Supply and an instructor at Hawaii Community College. Previously, Mr. Oliveira worked as the Administrator of the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency and Fire Chief of the Hawaii Fire Department. Mr. Oliveira is active in his community and has served as a member of the American Red Cross East Hawaii Advisory Council, Hawaii Fire Chiefs Association, and Hawaii State Fire Council. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Oliveira currently serves as the Council Chair and his experience in all facets of emergency management, including preparing for, mitigating against, responding to, and recovering from disasters, will continue to be an asset to the Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Darryl Oliveira be reappointed to the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

GERALD SILVA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Gerald Silva from Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency, State Office of Veterans Services, AARP Hawai‘i, Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, and four individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Silva's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify him for reappointment to the Hawaii Council on Emergency Management. Your Committee notes that Mr. Silva previously served as Volunteer State President for AARP Hawaii, developing strategies to help over 154,000 Hawaii caregivers by advocating for the Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act; Chief of Staff of the Hawaii Army National Guard; and member of the State's Cable Advisory Committee. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Silva has been serving as a member of the Council since 2018 and has been a resource for the Governor and state emergency management during several activations, including volcanic eruptions and the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Mr. Silva's experience in the Hawaii Army National Guard provides valuable guidance and a depth of knowledge that benefits the Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Gerald Silva be reappointed to the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs 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 Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs,

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CLARENCE K. NISHIHARA, Chair