STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1593

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 619

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2015

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Economic Development and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 619, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council

 

G.M. No. 619

RACHEL JAMES,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Rachel James to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Rachel James from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee notes that Ms. James currently serves as a Constituent Services Liaison for the office of United States Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.  She has previously served as a Housing Specialist and Intake Specialist with Catholic Charities Hawaii.  Your Committee further notes that Ms. James earned her Master's degree in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development from Hawaii Pacific University and Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Phoenix Online.  Ms. James is an active member in her community, including volunteering as a Secretary with the Hawaii Women Military Veterans Committee and as a board member with Kuleana Microlending.  Your Committee recommends that Ms. James be appointed to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council based on her extensive experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development and Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Economic Development and Technology,

 

 

 

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GLENN WAKAI, Chair