STAND. COM. REP. NO. 975

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 538, 631, 632, 633, 634

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 538, 631, 632, 633, and 634, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service

 

G.M. No. 538

FREDERICK HOLSCHUH,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 631

ALBERT KIM,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 632

NADINE NISHIOKA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. NO. 633

CLAUDE ONIZUKA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016; and

 

G.M. No. 634

CHRISTOPHER WONG,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Frederick Holschuh, Albert Kim, Nadine Nishioka, Claude Onizuka, and Christopher Wong to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service (Commission).

 

FREDERICK HOLSCHUH

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Frederick Holschuh from the Governor, University of Hawaii System, Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service, and three individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Holschuh received a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  He went on to receive his Doctorate of Medicine from Columbia University.

 

     Mr. Holschuh served as an emergency physician for thirty years on the island of Hawaii, retiring in 2001.  He also served on the Hawaii County Council from 2002 through 2006.

 

     Over the years, Mr. Holschuh has been involved in a number of community and professional organizations in such wide-ranging areas as domestic violence, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, mental health, traffic safety, emergency medical services, dental care, and elder care.  He has also done medical missionary work in the People's Republic of China and Guatemala.

 

     Mr. Holschuh has received numerous honors, including the 2002 Governor's Kilohana Award for Volunteerism.

 

     Mr. Holschuh has dedicated his life to the care and treatment of others, and his passion for community service and helping others will further benefit the work of the Commission.

 

ALBERT KIM

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Albert Kim from the Governor, University of Hawaii System, Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service, and one individual.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Kim attended both Honolulu and Kapiolani Community Colleges as well as the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

 

     Mr. Kim is the Chief Executive Officer of Orient Travel Inc., and Orient Travel Bureau Inc., and has been in the travel business for over twenty years.

 

     Mr. Kim is active in numerous professional and community organizations, including the Korean Tourism Association of Hawaii, Korean Seniors Cultural Center, and Honolulu Hibiscus Lions Club.

 

     Mr. Kim is a current member of the Commission, and his dedication to public service and his entrepreneurial spirit continue to make him an asset to the Commission.

 

NADINE NISHIOKA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Nadine Nishioka from the Governor, University of Hawaii System, Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service, and seven individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Nishioka is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor's degree in Communication and International Business.

 

     Ms. Nishioka is currently the Director of Operations and Marketing for R&C, LLC, and has had an extensive career in communications and business management.

 

     Ms. Nishioka is currently the Vice Chair of the Commission and has been an active volunteer for over twenty-five years with many organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii, Moiliili Community Center, and Manoa Neighborhood Board.  In 2012, President Barack Obama recognized Ms. Nishioka as a Champion of Change for Lions Club International.

 

     Ms. Nishioka's enthusiasm and commitment to volunteerism continue to make her an invaluable member of the Commission.

 

CLAUDE ONIZUKA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Claude Onizuka from the Governor, University of Hawaii System, Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service, and four individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Onizuka is a graduate of Konawaena High School and attended Honolulu Business College.

 

     Mr. Onizuka is a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the United States Army and the Hawaii National Guard.

 

     Mr. Onizuka has served as the Branch Manager for Kona Community Federal Credit Union, Owner and President of Kona International Travel Service, Vice President and Branch Manager at American Savings Bank, and Director of Community and Public Affairs for 1250 Oceanside Partners/The Club at Hokulia.

 

     Mr. Onizuka is also involved in a number of community organizations and is the President of the Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Committee and Director of the Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Committee, Los Angeles.

 

     Mr. Onizuka's diverse background and his dedication to inspiring future generations will assist the Commission in furthering its mission.

 

CHRISTOPHER WONG

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Christopher Wong from the Governor, University of Hawaii System, Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service, and six individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Wong is a graduate of Hawaii Pacific University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and is currently a candidate for a Master's degree in Business Administration and Organizational Change at Hawaii Pacific University.

 

     Mr. Wong most recently served as a Marketing and Public Relations Specialist for the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives.  He previously served as the District Executive of the Aloha Council for the Boy Scouts of America.  Mr. Wong has extensive professional experience in management, marketing, and fundraising.

 

     Mr. Wong currently serves on the Commission and is active in the community and volunteers with organizations such as Hawaii Special Olympics and Hawaii Food Bank.  He has also served as the Chair of the Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board No. 16; a member of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Museums Association; and the State Coordinator for World Diabetes Day from 2007 through 2010.

 

     Mr. Wong's active involvement in the community and emphasis on public service support his continued service on the Commission.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education 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 Higher Education,

 

 

 

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair