STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4065

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 772

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 772, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Defender Council

 

G.M. No. 772

CRYSTAL GAIL GLENDON,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Crystal Gail Glendon for service on the Defender Council.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Crystal Gail Glendon from the Office of the Public Defender, Law Office of Richard H.S. Sing, and five individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Glendon's legal background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be reappointed to the Defender Council.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Glendon has been a practicing attorney in Hawaii since 2004.  She is currently a partner at Glendon & Ponce, LLLC, handling civil and criminal litigation.  Ms. Glendon is also a Criminal Justice Act panel member.  She was previously a solo practitioner handling criminal defense, family law, appeals, and civil litigation matters.  Prior to that, Ms. Glendon served over fourteen years as a Deputy Public Defender in the Office of the Public Defender.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Glendon has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Glendon served the last two years as a member of the Defender Council and her experience and knowledge will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Defender Council.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Crystal Gail Glendon be reappointed to the Defender Council based on her commitment, background, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary 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 Judiciary,

 

 

 

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KARL RHOADS, Chair