STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3606

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 657, 658

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 657 and 658, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission

 

G.M. No. 657

CLYDE SAKAMOTO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

 

G.M. No. 658

LLOYD ITSUMI UNEBASAMI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Clyde Sakamoto and Lloyd Itsumi Unebasami to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission.

 

CLYDE SAKAMOTO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Clyde Sakamoto from the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Sakamoto's public service experience and background in higher-education qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission representing the Island of Maui.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Sakamoto is the former Dean and Provost of Maui Community College and is now retired and designated as the Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Hawaii Maui College.  He has served on the Maui Arts and Culture Center Board, is a founding and current member of the University of Hawaii Maui College Ka Ipu Kukui Steering Committee, and serves on the International Small Island Studies Association Executive Committee and the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust Board of Directors.  Based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Mr. Sakamoto will continue to be an asset to the Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Sakamoto be reappointed to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

LLOYD ITSUMI UNEBASAMI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Lloyd Itsumi Unebasami from the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Unebasami's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Unebasami has experience in consultant services for nine years.  Previously, Mr. Unebasami served as Director of Finance and Project Management for the Research Corporation for the University of Hawaii and Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority.  Your Committee finds that he is currently serving as the Foundation's interim chairperson, and as such has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of its members.  In addition, Mr. Unebasami has extensive experience in accounting and public administration that will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Unebasami be appointed to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts 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, Culture and the Arts,

 

 

 

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair