STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3610

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 609, 610, 611

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 609, 610, and 611, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Public Housing Authority

 

G.M. No. 609

EN YOUNG,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 610

GEORGE DE MELLO,

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

 

G.M. No. 611

GEORGE DE MELLO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds En Young and George De Mello to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

 

EN YOUNG

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mr. Young from the Department of Human Services, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, and Representative Clift Tsuji.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Young is presently the Executive Director at The Food Basket and has previous work experience as a Contract, Performance, and Evaluation Administrator and Program Specialist for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.  Mr. Young is active in the community, serving on the Community Council on Purchase of Health and Human Services, Board of Directors for the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council, and Mayor's Active Living Advisory Council.  Mr. Young indicated in his personal statement that he believes he has the experience and capability to beneficially serve the residents of Hawaii County and the people of the State.  Mr. Young further indicated that he hopes for the opportunity to bring new networks to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, provide more informed discussion, and represent the island of Hawaii well.  Your Committee therefore finds that Mr. Young's dedication to public service, as well his past experiences serving and understanding residents through food bank services, will be great assets to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

 

GEORGE DE MELLO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Mr. De Mello from the Department of Human Services, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, and Representative Clift Tsuji.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. De Mello is presently a Concierge at Sig Zane Designs and Owner-Creator and Designer at Hey George – Sewing.  Mr. De Mello's past work experience includes serving as a Manager of Host International and Banquet Head at Waiakea Village.  Mr. De Mello is an active member of the community, serving as a volunteer at the Merrie Monarch Festival since 1975 and as President of the Lanakila Residents Association since 2005.  He also served as a Scoutmaster for Troop 65 of the Boy Scouts of America.  Mr. De Mello indicated in his personal statement that he hopes to share the many problems that tenants of public housing face with the Board of the Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, as well as help tenants understand the limitations of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.  Your Committee therefore finds that Mr. De Mello's understanding and familiarity on issues related to public housing, as well as his commitment to service, will be great assets of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing 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 Housing,

 

 

 

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BREENE HARIMOTO, Chair