STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1353

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 357, 358, 359, 360, 362

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Labor, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 357, 358, 359, 360, and 362, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Hawaii Workforce Development Council

 

G.M. No. 357

JONATHAN J. CHUN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013;

 

G.M. No. 358

ALLEN M.F. CHUNG,

for a term to expire 6-30-2012;

 

G.M. No. 359

LILI HALLETT,

for a term to expire 6-30-2009;

 

G.M. No. 360

LILI HALLETT,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013; and

 

G.M. No. 362

MARCIA M. TAIRA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2012,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds Jonathan J. Chun, Allen M.F. Chung, Lili Hallett, and Marcia M. Taira to have the necessary qualifications to be nominated to the Hawaii Workforce Development Council.

 

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Jonathan J. Chun was submitted by one state agency and the Mayor of Kauai.

 

     Mr. Chun received his Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, from Gonzaga School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Hawaii.  He is currently an Attorney with Belles Graham Proudfoot Wilson & Chun, LLP.  Mr. Chun has served previously as a State Senator for the Seventh Senatorial District, in which capacity he held various leadership positions.  He has also worked for the County of Kauai Office of the County Attorney as the First Deputy County Attorney, the City and County of Honolulu's Department of the Corporation Counsel as Deputy Corporation Counsel, and White & Tom as an Associate.

 

     Mr. Chun has contributed to numerous community organizations on Kauai.  He has served as a Board member or been active in organizations including King Kaumualii Elementary School, Hoike Public Access Television, and Lihue Missionary Church.  Mr. Chun is a current member of the Hawaii Workforce Development Council and represents the Hawaii Workforce Development Council on the State Rehabilitation Council, of which he is the current Chair.  According to testifiers, his knowledge, experience, and dedication to the Kauai community as a practicing attorney, former Senator, and community volunteer make him an excellent nominee for the Hawaii Workforce Development Council.

 

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Allen M.F. Chung was submitted by one state agency.

 

     Mr. Chung earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Personnel and Industrial Relations from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  He is currently the President of C Three Consulting LLC.  Mr. Chung's previous employment positions include Director of Human Resources at St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii and an employee of the Del Monte Corporation's Personnel Department.

 

     Mr. Chung served as a Board member of the Society for Human Resource Management, Hawaii Chapter, for six years, including one year as President; and has been a member of the national and Hawaii chapters of the Society for Human Resource Management since 2000 and 1981, respectively.  He is also a Board member of Goodwill Industries of Hawaii and was previously involved with the Aloha United Way.

 

     Mr. Chung is experienced in supporting individuals with work‑related transitions.  He would contribute to the Hawaii Workforce Development Council a commitment to help individuals recognize their transferable skills and knowledge, smooth transitions in work reentry, and increase their marketability to potential employers.

 

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Lili Hallett was submitted by one state agency and six individuals.

 

     Ms. Hallett earned Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communication from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  She worked in various human resources-related roles for Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, East Oahu Chinese School, and the Outrigger Enterprises Group before serving in her current position as Human Resources Corporate Director of the Outrigger Enterprises Group.

 

     Ms. Hallett previously served for four years on the Oahu Workforce Investment Board as an appointee of the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu.  She has held leadership positions with the Oahu Workforce Investment Board, the Pacific Gateway Center, the East Oahu Chinese School, Hawaii Literacy, Inc., the Hawaii Chinese Association, Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, and Friends of the Boys and Girls Club of Honolulu.

 

     Ms. Hallett contributes valuable experience through her years of service on the Oahu Workforce Investment Board and her professional experience in human resources; and her commitment to service, professionalism, and encouragement would make her a valuable asset to the Hawaii Workforce Development Council.

 

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Marcia M. Taira was submitted by one state agency and four individuals.

 

     Ms. Taira earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Personnel and Industrial Relations from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  She is also certified by the Society for Human Resource Management as a Professional in Human Resources.

 

     Ms. Taira is currently the Director of Human Resources at Oceanic Time Warner Cable.  Previously, she was an Independent Consultant to small companies in human resources program development, and Manager of Employee Relations at Ameron International.  Ms. Taira presently serves in various professional and community organizations, including the Hawaii State Apprenticeship Council, the Society for Human Resource Management, and the Nuuanu YMCA.  In the past, she has been active in the Teamsters Health and Welfare Trust Fund, the Society for Human Resource Management's Oahu Educational Foundation Program, and the Coalition for Reforming Obsolete Worker's Compensation Design.

 

     Ms. Taira would contribute to the Hawaii Workforce Development Council experience in the private sector and is committed to increased collaboration with community colleges and the University of Hawaii to train and prepare Hawaii's students to enter into the work force, succeed, and remain relevant to the needs of employers.

 

     Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor 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 recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Labor,

 

 

 

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DWIGHT Y. TAKAMINE, Chair