STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1914

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 488, 489, 490, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 488, 489, 490, 492, 493, 494, 495, and 496, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hawai'i Community for National and Community Service

G.M. No. 488

JANICE S. BOND,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009;

G.M. No. 489

ROBERT I. CROWELL,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009;

G.M. No. 490

DENNIS M. DUNN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009;

G.M. No. 492

MaBEL FERREIRO-FUJIUCHI

for a term to expire 06-30-2008;

G.M. No. 493

RYAN R. PERREIRA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009;

G.M. No. 494

LEE A. ROMBAOA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009;

G.M. No. 495

RALPH STUEBER,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008; and

 

G.M. No. 496

TINA AULANI WILHELM,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009,

beg leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of JANICE S. BOND from March of Dimes, Kalepa Sunrise Rotary Club, Kauai Commercial Company, Inc., Kauai Island Finance, Inc, Read to Me International Foundation, and one individual. The nominee is presently employed as a marriage license agent by the Department of Health and as a consultant by Creative Memories. The nominee received a Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State Teachers College. The nominee has a background in education and community service and she has held various positions in education community Committee in the last twenty-eight years in Hawaii and the mainland. The nominee is being appointed to a new position. Your Committee notes from the nominee's written statement that her community involvement extends over twenty years as a dedicated volunteer.

Your Committee received testimony in support of ROBERT I. CROWELL from the Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service. The nominee is the Executive Vice President and Treasurer of the Bank of Hawaii. The nominee received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Whitman College, a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Hawaii, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hawaii. The nominee has a background in business and has held positions with Bank of Hawaii in the last thirty-six years in Hawaii and on the mainland. The nominee is being re-appointed and has served on the commission for the past seven years. Your Committee notes from the nominee's written statement that his extensive background in banking and finance will greatly contribute to the Commission.

Your Committee received testimony in support of DENNIS M. DUNN from the Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service. The nominee is presently employed as a director by the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu. The nominee received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Hawaii. The nominee has a background in law and has held various positions in the legal field in the last thirty-four years in Hawaii and on the mainland. The nominee is being re-appointed. Your Committee notes from the nominee's written statement that he had been a member of the commission for seven years and his experience of being a member provided him with extensive education and enlightenment on the importance of national and community service.

Your Committee received testimony in support of MaBEL FERREIRO-FUJIUCHI from the Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service and Kauai Economic Opportunity, Inc. The nominee is the Chief Executive Officer of Kauai Economic Opportunity, Inc. The nominee received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wayne State College, and has held various positions in education and business in the last thirty-five years in Hawaii. The nominee is a former director of the Commission and is seeking re-appointment. Your Committee notes from the nominee's written statement that her membership as a current board member and practical skills and knowledge will contribute to the success of the Commission.

Your Committee received testimony in support of RYAN M. PERREIRA from the AmeriCorps Hana Like Program, Heipua Kaopua, Project Kako'o, and one individual. The nominee is presently employed as a program counselor by the University of Hawaii Employment Training Center. The nominee received Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Hawaii. The nominee has a background in education and counseling of disadvantaged, unemployed, underemployed, academically unprepared, and persons with disabilities and has held various positions in education and counseling in the last twelve years in Hawaii. The nominee is being appointed to a new position. Your Committee notes from the nominee's written statement that the nominee's background, beliefs, education, experience, and character provide him with the tools to succeed as well as give him the opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Your Committee received testimony in support of LEE A. ROMBAOA from the Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service, First Hawaiian Bank, Clear Channel Radio, Jennetics, and one individual. The nominee is presently employed as a vacation owner consultant at the Outrigger Resort Club by Fairfield. The nominee has held various positions in real estate and public relations in the last twenty-one years in Hawaii and on the mainland. The nominee is being re-appointed. Your Committee notes from the nominee's written statement that she is an energetic, highly-motivated, successful, and enthusiastic person.

Your Committee received testimony in support of Dr. RALPH STUEBER from the Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service. The nominee is presently employed as a professor emeritus by the University of Hawaii. The nominee received Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and doctorate degrees from the University of Wisconsin. The nominee has held various positions in education in the last forty-five years in Hawaii and on the mainland. The nominee is being re-appointed. Your Committee notes from testimony that the nominee's knowledge of community problems and needs and his commitment to community service and service learning have been instrumental to the Commission.

Your Committee received testimony in support of TINA AULANI WILHELM from Malama Hawaii and one individual. The nominee is presently employed as an assistant reserve coordinator by the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration/Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve. The nominee received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California. The nominee has a background in land and natural resources and has held various positions in this field in the last ten years in Hawaii. The nominee is being appointed to a new position. Your Committee notes from the nominee's written statement that she believes her experience at the national, state, and community levels with service programs provides her with the unique perspective and skills that will enable her to contribute to the Commission.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education 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 recommend that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education

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CLAYTON HEE, Chair