STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2848

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 510, 511

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Water, Land, and Agriculture, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 510 and 511, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Natural Area Reserves System Commission

 

G.M. No. 510

ANGELA KAWELO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2016; and

 

G.M. No. 511

ANGELA KAWELO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Angela Kawelo from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kawelo's experience as the Executive Director of Paepae o Heeia, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment and reappointment to the Natural Area Reserves System Commission.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Kawelo serves on the Board of Directors of Hui Ulu Mea Ai, as Secretary to Papahana Kuaola, as Board President of Kuaāina Ulu Auamo, and on the Advisory Council of Sea Grant Hawaii.  In addition, Ms. Kawelo has a deep appreciation for Hawaii's natural resources and has experience as a steward of the Heeia fishpond.  She will add a valuable native Hawaiian perspective to the Commission as it recommends areas for possible inclusion within the reserve system and establishes policies for the management and protection of these areas.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Kawelo has been appointed and reappointed to the Natural Area Reserves System Commission as a member possessing a background in native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

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

 

 

 

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MIKE GABBARD, Chair