STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3075

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 570

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 No. 570, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Island Burial Council (Maui/Lanai)

G.M. No. 570

DWIGHT BURNS, for a term to expire 06-30-2027,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Dwight Burns for service on the Island Burial Council (Maui/Lanai).

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Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Dwight Burns from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, and one individual.

Mr. Burns resides on Maui and will represent Makawao. He currently serves as the Maui island representative for the Hawaii Operating Engineers Industry Stabilization Fund where he monitors compliance of city, state, and federally funded construction contracts. Previously, he worked as an excavator operator. As an excavator operator, Mr. Burns worked on projects across the State and worked alongside archaeologists to ensure the best outcomes for iwi kupuna found on construction sites. Mr. Burns is also a member of Go Maui Inc., an organization that engages and represents local residents on key initiatives and issues that affect Maui's quality of life and champions for a cohesive community on Maui. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dwight Burns be appointed to the Island Burial Council (Maui/Lanai) based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

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