STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1809

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, and 611, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Island Burial Council, Island of Oahu

G.M. No. 604

CHARLES A. EHRHORN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2007;

G.M. No. 605

ALICE U. GREENWOOD,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009;

G.M. No. 606

ANALU K. JOSEPHIDES,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008;

G.M. No. 607

ANDREW K.T. KELIIKOA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009;

G.M. No. 608

AARON D. MAHI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009;

G.M. No. 609

MARK KAWIKA McKEAGUE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009;

G.M. No. 610

JACE L. McQUIVEY,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009; and

 

 

 

G.M. No. 611

LINDA PAIK,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008,

begs leave to report as follows:

CHARLES A. EHRHORN previously worked for Campbell Estate for twenty-two years as an Asset Manager and Land Planning Coordinator and Manager. In addition, Mr. Ehrhorn's architectural background brings important technical knowledge to the workings of the Council from the development perspective. Mr. Ehrhorn has been serving on the Island Burial Council for the Island of Oahu as an interim appointee.

Testimony in support of Mr. Ehrhorn was submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and two individuals.

ALICE U. GREENWOOD is a long time resident of Waianae and is noted for her knowledge and expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and history, especially in the repatriation and reinterment of Native Hawaiian burial sites. Ms. Greenwood is also an experienced and well-respected genealogist and will bring this valuable knowledge and skill to the work of the Council.

Testimony in support of Ms. Greenwood was submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Lualualei Ahupua'a Council, and six individuals.

ANALU K. JOSEPHIDES earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hawaiian Studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a concentration in Traditional Society. Mr. Josephides has a broad background in Hawaiian culture and is active in the Native Hawaiian community. Mr. Josephides has done extensive Native Hawaiian land title and genealogy research at the University of Hawaii as well as private agencies. Mr. Josephides has been serving as an interim appointee on the Island Burial Council for the Island of Oahu since 2004.

Testimony in support of Mr. Josephides was submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and twenty-five individuals.

ANDREW K.T. KELIIKOA is currently employed as a Senior Construction Inspector with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply and through this process has extensive experience in the discovery of Native Hawaiian burial sites unearthed during construction. Mr. Keliikoa is also a member of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I.

Testimony in support of Mr. Keliikoa was submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

AARON D. MAHI has a strong background in Native Hawaiian culture and the arts. A longtime director of the Royal Hawaiian Band, Mr. Mahi's musical arrangements and recordings are noteworthy as is his participation in various Native Hawaiian organizations, including the Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club. Mr. Mahi previously served on the Island Burial Council for the Island of Oahu.

Testimony in support of Mr. Mahi was submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and two individuals.

MARK KAWIKA McKEAGUE was born and raised in the Ewa district and due to a strong family influence and upbringing is endowed with a strong background and understanding of Native Hawaiian culture. In particular, Mr. McKeague's familiarity and level of understanding with respect to Native Hawaiian burial practices makes him qualified to serve on this Council.

Testimony in support of Mr. McKeague was submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and five individuals.

JACE L. McQUIVEY is the Vice-President and General Legal Counsel for Hawaii Reserves, Inc., where he is responsible for all legal issues relating to land and utility development and management. Mr. McQuivey is a charter board member and officer of the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association as well as the Lanihuli Hawaiian Civic Club.

Testimony in support of Mr. McQuivey was submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and twelve individuals.

LINDA PAIK lived in Waialua for twenty years and has a broad background and knowledge in Native Hawaiian history and culture. Ms. Paik's desire to serve on this Council stems from her strong family upbringing where she learned about proper Native Hawaiian burial practices.

Testimony in support of Ms. Paik was submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Two individuals offered comments.

Your Committee finds that the nominees possess the experience, knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture, and dedication that makes each nominee an asset to the Island Burial Council for the Island of Oahu.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs that is 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 Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs,

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COLLEEN HANABUSA, Chair