STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3591

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 796, 797, 798, 799, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 796, 797, 798, 799, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, and 805, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service

 

G.M. No. 796

FREDERICK HOLSCHUH,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022;

 

G.M. No. 797

JANICE BOND,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023;

 

G.M. No. 798

JENNIFER DOTSON,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 799

JENNIFER DOTSON,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023;

 

G.M. No. 800

JOHN ANDERSON,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 801

JOHN ANDERSON,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023;

 

G.M. No. 802

KAI DUPONTE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022;

 

G.M. No. 803

MONIQUE MIRONESCO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 804

MONIQUE MIRONESCO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and

 

G.M. No. 805

SYLVIA YUEN,

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 Frederick Holschuh, Janice Bond, Jennifer Dotson, John Anderson, Kai Duponte, Monique Mironesco, and Sylvia Yuen for service on the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.

 

FREDERICK HOLSCHUH

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Frederick Holschuh from the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Frederick Holschuh's professional experience, background, and desire to serve his community qualify him for reappointment to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service as an education expert and health professional.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Holschuh has been a physician specializing in emergency medicine since 1971.  Your Committee further notes that Dr. Holschuh has been an active member in numerous professional and community organizations over the course of many years, including as a member of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii County Emergency Medical Services Commission, and MedQuest Provider Advisory Board.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Holschuh is currently serving as a member of the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service and his knowledge and experience continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Holschuh be reappointed to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service based on his background, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

JANICE BOND

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Janice Bond from the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Janice Bond's professional experience, background, and desire to serve her community qualify her for reappointment to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Bond was a teacher in Kauai high schools for twenty years and awarded the Teacher of the Year for State Middle Schools in 1991.  Your Committee finds Ms. Bond has been and continues to be an active member of numerous professional and community organizations in her retirement, including the March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, American Heart Association, Read to Me International Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association, Boy and Girl Scouts of America, and Lyceum series.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Bond is currently serving as a member of the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service and her knowledge and experience continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Bond be reappointed to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service based on her background, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

JENNIFER DOTSON

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jennifer Dotson from the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service and thirty individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Jennifer Dotson's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be appointed to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Dotson has been a nonprofit philanthropy professional since 2004 and is also an active member of numerous professional and community organizations, such as the United States Commission on Civil Rights, Hawaii Correctional Industries, and Association of Fundraising Professionals.  Ms. Dotson is currently Vice President of Philanthropy with the National Kidney Foundation.  Your Committee finds that she has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her extensive experience in nonprofit philanthropy will enhance the effectiveness of the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Dotson be appointed to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

JOHN ANDERSON

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of John Anderson from the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that John Anderson's professional experience, background, and desire to serve his community qualify him for appointment and reappointment to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service as a member representing local government.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Anderson has been a School Counselor for 19 years and holds a master's degree in counseling and guidance, and a doctorate in educational policy.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Anderson has previously served as a member of the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service and his knowledge and experience continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Anderson be appointed and reappointed to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service on his background, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

KAI DUPONTE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Kai Duponte from the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Kai Duponte's professional experience, background, and desire to serve her community qualify her for reappointment to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service as a member representing social services.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Duponte has been a direct service provider and administrator in the social services and social work fields since 1982, and also holds a master's degree in social work.  Your Committee finds Ms. Duponte is an active member in numerous professional and community organizations, including the Aloha United Way, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Hospice Hawaii, and Commission of the Status of Women (Maui Council).  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Duponte is currently serving as a member of the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service and her knowledge and experience continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Duponte be reappointed to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service based on her background, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

MONIQUE MIRONESCO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Monique Mironesco from the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Monique Mironesco's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be appointed and reappointed to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service as the member representing higher education.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Mironesco has been involved in academics since 2002 and is presently a Professor of Political Science at the University of Hawaii at West Oahu.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Mironesco has an extensive record of publication in service learning and other areas of inquiry and a proven record of success in securing extramural funding, grants, and awards.  Previously, Dr. Mironesco was a classroom teacher for five years.  Your Committee finds that Dr. Mironesco's extensive experience in academia will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Mironesco be appointed and reappointed to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 


SYLVIA YUEN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Sylvia Yuen from the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service and three private individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Sylvia Yuen's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be reappointed to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service as a member representing the educational, training, and development needs of youths, particularly disadvantaged youths.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Yuen is the Executive Director of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, having served in that position since 2015.  Previously, Dr. Yuen was Director of the University of Hawaii Center on the Family for nineteen years and also served as the first woman to lead the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Yuen has an extensive professional background serving vulnerable populations in Hawaii, including the homeless, abused children, and financially-stressed families.   Your Committee finds that Dr. Yuen has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Commission and its members and her extensive experience with the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service will continue to enhance its effectiveness.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Yuen be reappointed to the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

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

 

 

 

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DONNA MERCADO KIM, Chair