MOLOKA`I BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTEES SWORN IN
For Immediate Release: July 8, 2008
HONOLULU – Lt. Governor James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr. officially swore in 21 Moloka‘i residents appointed to serve on various state boards and commissions during a ceremony held today at the Kūlana ‘Ōiwi, DHHL / OHA Conference Room in Kaunakakai.
This year, Governor Linda Lingle appointed 21 individuals from Moloka‘i to serve on eight different state boards and commissions, including the ‘Aha Kiole Advisory Committee, Tri-Isle Sub-area Health Planning Council, Island Burial Council Island of Moloka‘i, Legacy Land Conservation Commission, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Maui Service Area Board, Moloka‘i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, State Council on Mental Health and the Governor’s Moloka‘i Community Advisory Council.
“These volunteers from Moloka‘i are making a difference in the lives of their fellow residents on Moloka‘i and around the state,” said Lt. Governor Aiona. “Governor Lingle and I appreciate the leadership of these Moloka‘i residents and the very important perspective they offer in how we can continue to improve state government and make our communities stronger.”
Nearly 1,300 people statewide serve on more than 160 boards and commissions that were established by the state constitution, state statutes, or executive orders. This year’s appointees include 457 people from around the state who serve on boards that cover a wide range of industries and issues. The list of new appointees from Moloka‘i is attached.
For more information or to apply to serve on a board or commission, visit the Governor’s Web site at http://www.hawaii.gov or send an e-mail to gov.boards@hawaii.gov.
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For more information, contact:
Travis Taylor
Communications Director
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Phone: (808) 586-0283
Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Office of the Governor
Phone: (808) 586-7708
Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Office of the Governor
Phone: (808) 586-0043
