STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1867

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 765, 766, 767, 640

 

 

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. 765, 766, 767, and 640, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hawai`i Commission for National and Community Service

G.M. No. 765

ROBERT K. KANOA JR.,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009.;

G.M. No. 766

CONCHITA D. STEWART,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009.;

G.M. No. 767

MARCIE WONG,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009.; and

G.M. No. 640

GWEN HONJO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009,

begs leave to report as follows:

ROBERT K. KANOA JR. is presently employed as a Chief Investigator by the Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. The nominee has held positions in the hotel industry and security in the last eighteen years in Hawaii. He is a member of the Hawaii Hotel Security Association, the Hawaii Visitor Industry Security Association, and the American Society for Industrial Security. Your Committee notes from the nominee's statement that he is a strong believer in making a difference and encouraging community service.

Your Committee received testimony in support of CONCHITA D. STEWART from Department of Defense. The nominee is presently employed as a receptionist/typist by Finance Factors, Ltd. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Hawaii. The nominee has held various positions in business in the last forty years in Hawaii. Your Committee notes from the nominee's statement that the nominee's background, education, experience, and personality will give her the tools to succeed.

MARCIE WONG is presently employed as a medical assistant by the Mililani Specialty Clinic. The nominee received an Associate in Applied Science degree from Heald College. She has held various positions in customer service in the last ten years in Hawaii. Your Committee notes from the nominee's statement that her experiences as a member of the Mililani Lion's Club, Bulacan Circle & Associates of Hawaii, and the Filipino Catholic Club will assist her in performing her essential functions as a board member.

Your Committee received testimony in support of GWEN HONJO from one individual. The nominee is presently employed as a Realtor by MMI Realty Services, Inc. She received a Higher Accounting degree from Canon's International Business College. The nominee has held various positions in real estate in the last thirteen years in Hawaii. Your Committee notes from the written testimony that the nominee is caring about the community and has a keen understanding of organization because of her skills in accounting and business.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that is 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 Higher Education,

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CLAYTON HEE, Chair