STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3972

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 776

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 776, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Legacy Land Conservation Commission

G.M. No. 776

KANOE WILSON, 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 Kanoe Wilson for service on the Legacy Land Conservation Commission.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Kanoe Wilson from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Wilson's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for reappointment to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission as a member with knowledge of native Hawaiian culture, pursuant to section 173A-2.4, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Your Committee notes that Ms. Wilson has served in the field of education for over twenty years, and she is currently Senior Project Manager for Kealaiwikuamoo, Kamehameha Schools. Ms. Wilson has also actively served on numerous community and professional organizations, including the Native Hawaiian Education Summit Facilitation Team for Kamehameha Schools, Hawaii Environmental Educators Alliance, Hanakahi Native Hawaiian Council, and Pukoo Native Hawaiian Council. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Wilson has served on the Legacy Land Conservation Commission since 2012, and Ms. Wilson's experience and knowledge in native Hawaiian culture will continue to be assets to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission. Your Committee therefore recommends that Kanoe Wilson be reappointed to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission based on her background, experience, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water and Land 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 Water and Land,

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LORRAINE R. INOUYE, Chair