SSCR1573

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1573

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 740

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2015

State of Hawaii

Madam:

Your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 740, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawaiian Homes Commission

G.M. No. 740

DOREEN CANTO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2019,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the resume and responses to questions submitted by the nominee and finds Doreen Canto to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Hawaiian Homes Commission.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Doreen Canto from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Aha Moku Advisory Committee, Panaewa Hawaiian Home Lands Community Association, Paukukalo Hawaiian Homes Community Association, and twenty-eight individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Canto's background, experience, and dedication to public service make her a qualified appointment to the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Your Committee notes that Ms. Canto has served on the Hawaiian Homes Commission for the past two years. Ms. Canto's career has been described as fully committed to the betterment of the Hawaiian community. Your Committee believes that Ms. Canto's experience and her commitment to the Hawaiian community are valuable assets for the Hawaiian Homes Commission.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs 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 Hawaiian Affairs,

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MAILE S.L. SHIMABUKURO, Chair