STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3074

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 568, 569

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 568 and 569, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Island Burial Council - Island of Hawai'i

 

G.M. No. 568

I'INIMAIKALANI KAHAKALAU,

for a term to expire 06-30-2027; and

 

G.M. No. 569

CAYLA CRIVELLO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2027,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Iʻinimaikalani Kahakalau and Cayla Crivello for service on the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawaiʻi.

 

IʻINIMAIKALANI KAHAKALAU

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Iʻinimaikalani Kahakalau from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and one individual.

 

     Ms. Kahakalau is a resident of Hamakua, Hawaii.  She is currently a partner at Kū-A-Kanaka, LLC and the project director for Basic Hawaiian.  Her responsibilities include projects on social media, creating games, providing technical support, and overseeing the online Hawaiian language and culture program.  Ms. Kahakalau is fluent in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and a lifelong practitioner of Hawaiian cultural practices with knowledge of Hawaiian stories, chants, songs, and native science.  She is an innovator that unites her cultural practices with place-based education in which she serves her community.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Iʻinimaikalani Kahakalau be appointed to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawaiʻi based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

CAYLA CRIVELLO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Cayla Crivello from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

 

     Ms. Crivello currently lives in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii where she serves as a cultural liaison at Hokulia Park and the Cultural Sites Association.  Her responsibilities include activities that use GIS modeling capabilities, train restoration, and coordinating site visits.  She has experience in the process and protocols associated with the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail and Kaupulehu Dryland Forest Reserve.  Ms. Crivello also possesses expertise in GIS hardware, cultural practices, and conservation in Hawaii.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Cayla Crivello be appointed to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawaiʻi based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

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

 

 

 

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MAILE S.L. SHIMABUKURO, Chair